The debate around Bitcoin reaching $500,000 this cycle has resurfaced after popular crypto analyst PlanB reaffirmed his bullish outlook for the 2024–2028 halving cycle.
PlanB’s prediction is based on the Stock-to-Flow Model, a framework that measures Bitcoin’s value through its scarcity. The model compares the existing supply of BTC with the rate at which new coins are produced.
Bitcoin’s supply dynamics change every four years due to a halving event, which reduces mining rewards and slows the rate of new coin creation. As fewer new coins enter circulation while demand grows, Bitcoin becomes increasingly scarce. Historically, such halving cycles have been followed by strong bull runs.
Using this model, PlanB estimates Bitcoin could trade between $250,000 and $1 million during the current cycle, with $500,000 acting as the average midpoint. However, he emphasizes that the model predicts cycle averages rather than exact price peaks, meaning BTC could temporarily move above or below this range during the market cycle.
Why Some Analysts Remain SkepticalDespite the optimistic outlook, not all market experts believe Bitcoin will reach the half-million mark this cycle.
Crypto analyst Bobby A agrees that Bitcoin still has significant upside but expects a more realistic target between $200,000 and $250,000 by 2026 or 2027 as the market cycle matures.
According to him, models like Stock-to-Flow should be viewed as broad long-term frameworks rather than precise prediction tools. While they help illustrate Bitcoin’s overall growth trajectory, they may not accurately forecast specific price targets in complex market environments. In his view, the model provides a big-picture understanding of Bitcoin’s potential but lacks the precision needed for exact predictions.
Current Bitcoin Market ScenarioIn the short term, Bitcoin continues to experience volatility. The asset recently climbed close to $74,000 before pulling back. At the time of writing, BTC is trading near $67,300, down slightly over the past 24 hours but still showing modest weekly gains.
Several external factors have contributed to this volatility, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and changing inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs. Despite the fluctuations, many analysts believe Bitcoin is currently in a consolidation phase after its strong rally earlier this year, when prices moved above $72,000.
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FAQsWhat factors could prevent Bitcoin from reaching extremely high price targets this cycle?
Stronger financial regulations, reduced institutional demand, or global economic slowdowns could limit price growth. Liquidity conditions and risk appetite in traditional markets also play a major role.
What should investors watch next in the Bitcoin market cycle?
Market participants are closely watching ETF inflows, global interest rate decisions, and institutional adoption trends. These factors often influence liquidity and can shape Bitcoin’s momentum over time.
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Oil shorts on Hyperliquid get wiped out as crude surges 30% on Iran escalation
Oil shorts on Hyperliquid get wiped out as crude surges 30% on Iran escalationTokenized crude oil futures saw their largest liquidation event on crypto venues as the conflict expanded to Saudi Arabia and Gulf oil production collapsed.Updated Mar 9, 2026, 4:59 a.m. Published Mar 9, 2026, 4:54 a.m.
Crude oil just had its biggest day in history, and the traders shorting or taking bearish bets on it over the weekend paid the price.
Tokenized oil perpetual contracts on Hyperliquid recorded nearly $40 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, per Coinglass, with $36.9 million of that coming from short positions that got obliterated as crude surged roughly 30% on a dramatic escalation of the Iran conflict.
The CL-USDC contract on Hyperliquid jumped to $114.77, up nearly 20% in 24 hours. The USOIL-USDH pair hit $135, up 9% on the day after already surging earlier in the week.
The oil move dwarfed everything else in commodities. Brent and WTI are trading at levels not seen since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and the single-day percentage gain is on track to be the largest in the history of the oil market.
The catalyst was a weekend that went from bad to catastrophic. Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader, replacing his father who was killed in the opening wave of strikes. Israel launched a fresh round of attacks on Iranian and Hezbollah infrastructure.
Iranian missiles and drones expanded beyond Israel to hit Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, killing two people near Riyadh and targeting energy infrastructure. Iraq's oil output dropped roughly 60%. Kuwait and the UAE trimmed production as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed.
Anyone shorting oil into that backdrop got carried out. The $36.9 million in short liquidations on the CL contract alone made oil one of the largest single-asset liquidation events on Hyperliquid outside of bitcoin and ether on Sunday.
Across the broader crypto market, CoinGlass data shows 94,058 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours with total losses hitting $364.4 million. Bitcoin accounted for $156.67 million of that, ether contributed $70.88 million, and solana added $19.8 million.
Long liquidations outpaced shorts at $215 million versus $149 million, reflecting the broader sell-off in crypto as risk assets dropped on the escalation. The largest single liquidation was a $6.88 million BTC-USD position on Hyperliquid.
Traders are increasingly using crypto perpetual markets to express macro views on oil, metals, and currencies, drawn by 24/7 access, lower margin requirements, and the ability to trade during weekends when traditional commodity markets are closed.
When missiles start flying on a Saturday, Hyperliquid's oil contract is one of the only places in the world where you can get leveraged crude exposure.
Open interest on the CL-USDC contract sat at $195 million with $570 million in 24-hour volume, numbers that would have been unthinkable for a tokenized commodity product a year ago. The USOIL pair carried $4.1 million in open interest with $16.2 million in volume, smaller but growing.
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Oil futures surge 20% past $110 as war fears hammer Asian stocks, bitcoin steady near $67K
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Nikkei drops more than 6%, and Kospi slides about 8% as traders price supply disruption risk, while prediction markets show strong odds of $120 crude.
What to know:
Oil prices spiked above $110 a barrel, with West Texas Intermediate crude jumping about 17 percent in 24 hours as Middle East tensions raised fears of supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.Asian stock markets tumbled on the energy shock, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling more than 6 percent and South Korea's Kospi dropping about 8 percent, while major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin held steady around $67,000.Prediction and derivatives markets are split, with Polymarket pricing a high chance of crude reaching $120 by late March even as some traders bet on a pullback, and odds strongly favor the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in March despite renewed inflation risks from higher oil.
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Saylor hints at Strategy's 101st Bitcoin purchase as price slips amid US-Iran tensions
Strategy may be gearing up for its 101st Bitcoin purchase, according to a cryptic post shared by co-founder Michael Saylor.
Summary
Michael Saylor has hinted at Strategy’s 101st Bitcoin purchase. The company currently holds 720,737 BTC worth over $48.7 billion. Bitcoin was trading near $67,500, below Strategy’s average purchase cost. As is often the case with Saylor’s posts, he shared Strategy’s Bitcoin accumulation chart, which tracks the company’s purchases since it first began buying the asset in August 2020.
“The Second Century Begins,” he wrote on X.
Strategy BTC accumulation chart. Source: X/Saylor Strategy currently holds 720,737 Bitcoin, valued at over $48.7 billion. The company’s last purchase was executed between Feb. 23 and March 1, during which it acquired 3,015 BTC at an average price of $67,700 per coin. This batch also marked the company’s 100th Bitcoin purchase.
In the meantime, Bitcoin price has struggled to remain steady above the $70,000 mark and has repeatedly lost this key psychological support area, which has now turned into a resistance level.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have become the latest trigger that has weighed on risk sentiment across crypto markets.
As of last check, Bitcoin price was hovering around $67,500, which places it below Strategy’s average purchase cost of approximately $75,992, according to data from Bitcoin Treasuries.
Strategy’s basic NAV, which measures the value of its Bitcoin holdings relative to its market capitalization, was just below 1, which means the stock is currently trading at a discount to the value of its underlying BTC treasury.
Strategy shares closed on March 6 down roughly 4.5%, reflecting the caution among some investors as the company has continued funding its Bitcoin accumulation strategy through debt and equity financing.
Bitcoin [BTC] is currently experiencing a mixed phase, and the same uncertainty is reflected in its related stocks.
While Bitcoin struggles to hold around $67,536.61, many crypto-related stocks are declining, reflecting growing caution among investors.
Strategy, one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, dropped 4.49% to $133.53. Crypto mining companies faced even sharper losses, with Riot Platforms falling 9.20% and Marathon Digital (MARA) declining 8.67%.
The trend is not limited to the U.S.—Japan’s Metaplanet also dropped 6.32%.
The growing concern surrounding Bitcoin DATs Remarking on the same, investor Charles Edwards said,
“77% of Bitcoin Treasury Companies are underwater on their Bitcoin buys. The last time this happened was May 2022.”
Source: Charles Edwards/X
For those unaware, the May 2022 collapse was driven by the crisis in the Terra-Luna ecosystem.
When the algorithmic stablecoin UST lost its $1 peg, the system entered a death spiral. In an attempt to restore the peg, the Luna Foundation Guard sold over 80,000 Bitcoin, but the effort failed.
The heavy selling pushed Bitcoin down from around $40,000 to nearly $25,000, wiping out more than $40 billion from the crypto market within a week.
Many companies holding Bitcoin in their treasuries, along with crypto miners, suffered major losses.
The crash also exposed how interconnected the crypto industry had become. Hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), which reportedly lost about $500 million in the collapse, soon became insolvent.
This triggered a chain reaction, heavily impacting lenders like Celsius and Voyager Digital.
As users rushed to withdraw funds, both platforms were forced to freeze withdrawals, turning a market downturn into a wider institutional crisis that marked the start of the crypto winter.
And now the same fear is rising again.
Bitcoin ETF and Bitcoin Treasuries holdings Zooming out, Bitcoin spot ETFs also recorded about $348.9 million in net outflows, which at first glance suggested that investors were pulling money out of the market.
However, a closer look at corporate Bitcoin holdings tells a slightly different story.
Public companies continue to hold a large amount of Bitcoin. By early March, companies collectively owned around 1.138 million BTC. Strategy holds the largest share with about 720,737 BTC.
Source: BitcoinTreasuriesNet
It is followed by MARA Holdings with 53,822 BTC, Metaplanet with 35,102 BTC, and Riot Platforms with 18,005 BTC.
Despite the current turbulence, Strategy CEO Phong Le and Nakamoto Chairman David Bailey recently dissected the path forward for Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs), noting,
“If we really want the progress to continue, we need more people to own Bitcoin every year. And it’s just an inevitability…And Bitcoin will be successful with or without the government.”
Final Summary The fact that most Bitcoin treasury firms are underwater recalls warning signs seen before the last crypto winter. Bitcoin’s trajectory increasingly depends on institutional adoption rather than short-term market cycles.
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Bitcoin could face deeper downside as odds of U.S. market meltdown rise to 35%
Veteran strategist Ed Yardeni raised his probability of a stock market crash this year as oil tops $100, the dollar posts its best week in a year, and the Iran conflict expands to Saudi Arabia.Updated Mar 9, 2026, 5:13 a.m. Published Mar 9, 2026, 5:04 a.m.
Bitcoin is holding up better than it probably should.
The largest cryptocurrency traded at $67,378 on Monday morning, up 1.1% over the past 24 hours and essentially flat on the week, while the world around it deteriorated sharply.
Among majors, ether rose 2.3% to $1,981, hovering just below $2,000. BNB gained 1.4% to $624. Dogecoin added 1.8% to $0.09. Solana climbed 1.8% to $83.69 but remains down 1.5% on the week, still the weakest major over a seven-day basis. XRP was flat at $1.35, down 1% on the week.
S&P 500 futures fell more than 2% in Asian trading. The VIX surged to its highest level since April's tariff turmoil. Oil is above $100. The dollar just posted its steepest weekly gain in a year.
Meanwhile, veteran strategist Ed Yardeni raised the probability of a U.S. market meltdown to 35%, up from 20%, while slashing the odds of a melt-up to just 5%.
"The US economy and stock market are stuck between Iran and a hard place," Yardeni wrote. "If the oil shock persists, the Fed's dual mandate would be stuck between the increasing risk of higher inflation and rising unemployment."
In meltdown conditions, risk assets across the board tend to suffer as investors pull capital from anything with volatility and move into cash, Treasuries, or the dollar. Bitcoin has historically not been immune to that dynamic, falling alongside equities during every major risk-off episode since 2020 despite its reputation as a hedge.
Elsewhere, NYDIG's head of research Greg Cipolaro offered a framework for understanding bitcoin's price action compared to U.S. stocks in a Friday note.
Cipolaro argued that bitcoin's recent parallel movement with U.S. software stocks reflects "shared exposure to the current macro regime" rather than structural convergence.
Statistically, only about 25% of bitcoin's price movements are explained by correlation to equities. The other 75% is driven by factors outside traditional stock indices, he said.
The broader equity picture remains grim. MSCI's global equity gauge fell 3.7% last week, with Asia bearing the worst of it. South Korea has still not fully recovered from its record two-day plunge. Hedge funds have been boosting short positions in U.S. equity ETFs. Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields jumped six basis points as traders priced in higher inflation from the oil shock.
The U.S. has fared better than most on the equity side, with the S&P 500 down only 2% last week, partly because American energy self-sufficiency insulates it more than Asian or European markets.
But the 2% drop in futures on Monday suggests that the buffer is thinning.
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Oil shorts on Hyperliquid get wiped out as crude surges 30% on Iran escalation
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Tokenized crude oil futures saw their largest liquidation event on crypto venues as the conflict expanded to Saudi Arabia and Gulf oil production collapsed.
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Crude oil’s historic price spike, driven by a sharp escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict, triggered nearly $40 million in liquidations on Hyperliquid’s tokenized oil contracts, with about $36.9 million coming from short positions.The surge pushed Hyperliquid’s CL-USDC contract as high as $114.77 and helped make oil one of the platform’s largest single-asset liquidation events outside bitcoin and ether, even as broader crypto markets suffered a risk-off sell-off.
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Solana (SOL) Tumbles to $80, Traders Watch Critical Support Defense
Solana failed to settle above $90 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $85 and might struggle to start a recovery wave.
SOL price started a fresh decline below $85 and $82 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $85 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $85.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $82 or $80. Solana Price Revisits $80 Solana price failed to remain stable above $90 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $88 and $85 support levels.
The price gained bearish momentum below $83.50. A low was formed at $80.29, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $94.10 swing high to the $80.29 low.
Solana is now trading below $85 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $85 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $85.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair.
Source: SOLUSD on TradingView.com The next major resistance is near the $87.20 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $94.10 swing high to the $80.29 low. The main resistance could be $88.80. A successful close above the $88.80 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $95. Any more gains might send the price toward the $102 level.
More Losses In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $85 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $82 zone. The first major support is near the $80 level.
A break below the $80 level might send the price toward the $72 support zone. If there is a close below the $72 support, the price could decline toward the $65 support in the near term.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is losing pace in the bearish zone.
Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $82 and $80.
Major Resistance Levels – $85 and $88.
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Aave Users Reach Record as Traders Quietly Shift Capital Toward DeFi Lending
In brief Aave's monthly active users hit an all-time high of ~155,000 in February, up roughly 100% in six months. The surge was driven by rising ETH supply rates and the collapse of the basis trade, analysts say. The Aave Chan Initiative, one of Aave's most influential governance groups, announced its shutdown last week after a transparency dispute with Aave Labs. Monthly active users on DeFi lending protocol Aave reached roughly 155,000 in February, marking an all-time high and nearly doubling over the past six months.
The rise in users comes as investors increasingly seek yield through decentralized lending protocols, according to on-chain analytics platform Token Terminal data.
Sean Dawson, head of research at on-chain options platform Derive, told Decrypt that market dynamics appeared to be the primary driver behind the swelling of users.
“The largest trade in crypto, the basis trade, has collapsed in recent months,” Dawson said. “Users used to be able to earn 10–30% or just by holding sUSDe, now this is less than 4%.”
Broader structural shifts in crypto trading strategies are also pushing capital toward lending platforms, he said.
“Consequently, users have few places to park funds that are low risk—this makes lending the only remaining option,” he added.
Peter Chung, head of research at Presto Labs, told Decrypt that Aave’s long-standing role in decentralized finance infrastructure likely explains the continued growth in its user base.
“DeFi firms are largely experimental, but a select few have firmly established themselves as a critical onchain finance infrastructure,” Chung said. “Aave is one of them. They have gone through some governance changes recently, but not sure there is any causality there.”
The rise in user activity comes amid governance tension within the Aave ecosystem.
Last week, the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) said it would wind down, alleging that addresses tied to Aave Labs, including a 111,000 AAVE delegation from founder Stani Kulechov, helped swing the “Aave Will Win” temperature check, a $51 million funding proposal that passed with 52.58% support.
ACI founder Marc Zeller said stripping those votes would have flipped the result, while the group's own exit post cited "no role for an independent service provider" when the largest budget recipient can influence its own approval.
The departure follows BGD Labs, the team behind Aave's V3 codebase, which also stepped away over strategic disagreements with Aave Labs, leaving two major contributors gone in quick succession.
Despite the governance turmoil, lending and borrowing activity on the protocol continues to operate normally.
Aave currently holds nearly $27 billion in total value locked across 20 blockchains, making it the dominant DeFi lending protocol by a wide margin, according to DeFiLlama data.
AAVE, the protocol’s governance token, is trading around $107, down about 0.7% over the past 24 hours and roughly 83.8% below its 2021 all-time high of $661, according to CoinGecko data.
Looking ahead, Dawson said the protocol’s growth will depend on whether lending activity continues expanding.
“Continued growth on TVL is the main metric I'd look at,” he said, adding that stability of rates without large deposits or withdrawals in the coming months will also be an important signal for the protocol’s trajectory.
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BTC Markets eyes RWA trading licence amid global tokenization wave
Australian crypto exchange BTC Markets has notified the country’s securities regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, of its intention to apply for a markets license to offer regulated tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).
“Our plan is to obtain licensing infrastructure that enables particular types of tokenized assets to be offered and available to the public,” said BTC Markets CEO Lucas Dobbins on Monday.
The vision is a world where tokenized equities, bonds, and real-world assets will trade alongside cryptocurrencies, markets will operate continuously, and settlement will be instant, he added.
Speaking to Cointelegraph, Dobbins said “the roughly $26 billion in tokenized assets on-chain today is really just the proof of concept.”
Even conservative forecasts suggest tokenized markets could reach around $2 trillion by 2030, while others, such as the Boston Consulting Group, have estimated the opportunity as high as $16 trillion, he added.
“What’s changed is that this is no longer theoretical. Institutions like BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan are already launching real products.”BTC Markets is aiming to join the likes of Kraken and Robinhood, which began offering tokenized RWAs in 2025.
Big names in crypto and TradFi eye tokenizationAmerican crypto exchange Kraken began offering tokenized stocks in June 2025 via a new platform called xStocks.
On March 5, the platform launched xChange, an onchain trading engine designed to facilitate trading of tokenized stocks across the Ethereum and Solana networks.
Robinhood also announced a tokenized stock trading platform for European markets in 2025.
In January, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, Intercontinental Exchange, said it was developing a platform to support trading of tokenized securities, including stocks and ETFs.
Nasdaq has also proposed integrating tokenized versions of stocks and ETPs into its existing trading infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Coinbase announced in December that it plans to launch Coinbase Tokenize, an institutional platform designed to support the issuance and management of tokenized RWAs.
RWA tokenization opportunity in AustraliaIn Australia, research from the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre suggests tokenized markets could generate around $24 billion AUD ($16.8 billion) a year in economic gains, roughly 1% of GDP, Dobbins continued.
“On the current trajectory, we may only capture around $1 billion of that by 2030, which highlights the opportunity. Unlocking it will require licensed market infrastructure that allows tokenized assets to trade within a trusted regulatory framework,” he added.
Dobbins said that Australia also has “many of the structural drivers needed for adoption, including strong regulation, deep capital markets, and one of the largest pension systems in the world.”
“As regulatory clarity improves and infrastructure develops, Australia has the potential to play a meaningful role in the next phase of tokenized financial markets.”“The first use cases will likely appear in areas such as private markets, infrastructure investments, and fund distribution, where tokenization can improve efficiency and access,” he said.
Tokenized RWA TVL at peak despite bear marketRWA.xyz reports that the current onchain total value of tokenized RWAs is $26.5 billion, with Ethereum commanding the largest share of the tokenized RWA market at 57.4%, not including layer-2 and EVM platforms.
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Oscar-Nominated Actor Says Bitcoin Is Going to Die
During a recent appearance on the PDB podcast, Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard predicted that Bitcoin is going to die.
Howard has clarified that he has also chosen to steer clear of other cryptocurrencies as well.
Howard claims that Bitcoin is based on fiat, and the value of the U.S. dollar keeps declining.
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He then made a completely unsubstantiated claim about BTC being potentially wiped out with a push of a button.
Finally, he also pointed to Bitcoin’s volatility, noting that the price of the flagship coin has decreased substantially from its peak.
The comment attracted a mix of mockery and ridicule within the community. Bob Burnett of Barefoot Mining jokingly asked the actor to identify the button that could wipe out Bitcoin holding.
“Love listening to people talk about bitcoin… especially when they don’t understand it. We are so early,” another Bitcoin supporter said. “Terrence Howard seems to know as much about bitcoin as he does about string theory,” another X user quipped.
Some also recalled how Howard ridiculously claimed that 1*1 equals 2 during his 2024 appearance on Joe Rogan.
Hollywood voices opposing crypto His takes on math and crypto draw might draw heavy scrutiny, but Howard's legacy as a powerhouse dramatic actor can hardly be questioned.
His starring role as DJay, a Memphis pimp attempting to launch a rap career, in the indie drama Hustle & Flow is his crowning achievement so far. His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Howard's other major film credits include playing Cameron Thayer in the Oscar-winning Best Picture Crash (2004), Gossie McKee in the Ray Charles biopic Ray (2004).
Howard isn't the only Hollywood figure to speak out against Bitcoin. McKenzie, best known as "that guy from The O.C." for his role as Ryan Atwood, is one of the most vocal crypto critics. He has been fiercely critical of the "Hollywoodization of crypto,” urging other fellow actors to oppose the technology.
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Bitcoin price forecast as oil explodes to near $120 amid Iran war
Bitcoin price hovered near $67,000 as oil jumped to near $120 per barrel, while stocks slid amid growing investor concerns over global petroleum supply disruptions.
Notably, Bitcoin traded around the $67k level after retesting lows of $66k late Sunday.
While the crypto bellwether has bounced off the low, it’s lost all gains seen last week when prices rose to $74,000.
The losses mirror action across equities, with US stock futures plunging as markets start the week on a negative footing amid an explosion in oil prices.
Asian markets also fell.
In early trading on Monday, oil prices rose past $115, with experts pointing to a potential spike to $150 a barrel amid the Iran conflict.
The skyrocketing oil prices are raising jitters around the impact on the US economy, and thus near-term performance across risk assets.
Trump on oil price surgeAs of writing, US crude had jumped more than 27% to above $116 per barrel.
This is the first time US oil prices have broken above the $100 level since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Notably, US oil prices hovered below $60 per barrel at the start of 2026.
The surge comes as leading producers slash output amid the escalating Iran war.
In the past week, countries like the UAE and Kuwait moved to cut output amid the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
The world is now experiencing its sharpest oil supply shock, with over 20 million barrels down daily.
But despite the exploding oil prices, Trump says it’s a “small price” to pay for peace.
“Temporary oil price hikes are a small price for US and world security. Prices will drop fast once Iran’s nuclear threat is gone. Only fools think otherwise,” President Trump posted on Truth Social.
Trump has also said he will decide when the attacks on Iran end, having earlier noted that the US will have a say in who becomes the next leader of Iran.
What next for Bitcoin?BTC could dip alongside stocks to year-to-date lows.
Analysts have previously noted $50,000 as a key level.
What happens next across the world could shape Bitcoin's short term price trajectory.
Defiance amid the Iran conflict and oil-driven macro fears may allow for consolidation.
Institutional demand showed last week as ETF inflows bounced, with $568 million in inflows between March 2 and March 6.
Overall, inflows have seen the market snap recent exits.
A broader "digital gold" narrative also positions BTC as a hedge against fiat debasement, especially as oil spikes threaten global inflation.
In this case, price could rebound to above $70k and target the $75k-$80k level.
Still, the path with the least resistance appears to be lower as traders ponder the global geopolitical tensions.
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Crypto News Today [Live] Updates On Mar 9, 2026: Oil Price, NIFTY 50, Bitcoin USD Price
March 9, 2026 05:41:38 UTC Oil Surges 30% After Strait of Hormuz Disruption Oil markets were shaken after the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed during escalating U.S.–Iran tensions, disrupting about 20 million barrels per day—around 20% of global oil supply. U.S.
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Samson Mow Calls Bitcoin ‘Exponential Gold', Predicts What Will Happen
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Bitcoin, being referred to as digital gold, is nothing new, as proponents have, for the longest time, expected the digital asset to replicate gold’s growth. Currently, the market cap of gold is more than 20 times that of BTC, but that has not changed the expectations that BTC will eventually be the bigger asset. This time around, it is Bitcoin proponent Samson Mow who is once again making the comparison and predicting what could happen between the two assets.
Betting On Bitcoin To Overtake Gold In an X post, Samson Mow once again reiterated support for BTC, but this time around, the Bitcoin maximalist is pitching it against gold. According to Mow’s statements, BTC is expected to be ‘exponential gold’, a statement that speaks to how high the JAN3 CEO expects the BTC price to go.
Explaining the reason behind giving BTC this title, Mow explains that he expects that the digital asset will eventually surpass gold. As mentioned above, the gold market cap is already more than 20 times higher than the Bitcoin market cap; the cryptocurrency will have a lot of growing to do. However, Mow remains unfazed by this.
Bitcoin is exponential gold.
So it will inevitably outperform gold.
— Samson Mow (@Excellion) March 8, 2026
Taking into account the current Bitcoin market cap, as well as the total supply of the digital asset, rising enough to surpass gold’s $35.5 million market cap would put the BTC price well above $1.6 million. Given that the Bitcoin price is currently trending around $67,000 at the time of this report, it would translate to a 2,500% increase to do this.
Always Bullish On BTC Samson Mow’s advocacy for Bitcoin did not just start recently, as his company, JAN3, which was founded back in 2022, is focused on expanding access to BTC. Through his company, Mow has pushed to further BTC’s growth and adoption by making it easier for users to get into the digital asset.
Outside of adoption, the founder is also very bullish on the BTC price. Back in January 2026, Mow unveiled his BTC predictions for the year, sparking a lot of interest. As he explained, he expects the BTC price to reach as high as $1.33 million per coin.
Other predictions include at least one country finally launching Bitcoin Bonds, as well as billionaire Elon Musk making a big play for the cryptocurrency. Also, Strategy’s stock price (formerly MicroStrategy) is expected to reach $5,000, and last but not least, BTC is expected to eventually outperform metals such as gold.
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Solana transfers $650B in stablecoins – Liquidity flows away from Ethereum
Stablecoin transaction flows have expanded rapidly across major blockchains, reflecting growing demand for digital dollar settlement.
As adoption expanded, activity accelerated through late 2024 and early 2025.
Combined monthly volumes regularly approached $700 billion, led primarily by Ethereum [ETH] and Tron [TRX].
Source: Grayscale
However, the structure began shifting during 2025 as Solana’s [SOL] settlement activity increased steadily. Low fees and high throughput encouraged payment flows and trading pairs to migrate toward faster rails.
Momentum intensified toward the end of 2025, when aggregate stablecoin volumes neared $1 trillion monthly. At this stage, Solana’s share expanded rapidly alongside rising on-chain commerce.
The trend culminated in February, when Solana processed roughly $650 billion in stablecoin transactions, surpassing competing networks.
Together, rising settlement volumes suggest stablecoins are increasingly functioning as operational payment infrastructure rather than purely trading liquidity.
Stablecoins emerge as crypto’s primary settlement layer The surge in stablecoin settlement provides critical context for the transaction growth observed across blockchain networks.
Over the past two years, stablecoins have evolved from trading instruments into operational liquidity for payments, trading, and treasury management.
This shift appears clearly in transaction flows. During early 2024, adjusted stablecoin transfers ranged between $300 billion and $500 billion monthly.
As financial use cases expanded, activity accelerated through 2025, frequently approaching $1 trillion per month.
By February, global stablecoin volume reached roughly $1.8 trillion, signaling deeper financial integration.
Source: Binance Square
Several forces drive this expansion. Exchanges increasingly route liquidity through USDC and USDT pairs, while DeFi protocols rely on stablecoins for collateral and settlement.
Meanwhile, institutional infrastructure reinforces these flows. Visa expanded USDC settlement to U.S. banks, allowing regulated institutions to process blockchain-based dollar transfers.
For markets and participants, this implies stablecoins are becoming the default monetary layer for digital finance, shaping liquidity flows, trading structure, and cross-platform capital movement.
Stablecoin activity tests post-surge durability
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U.S. isn't really exposed to oil shocks and that might be helping bitcoin
Bitcoin steadies as limited U.S. exposure to oil shocks calms marketsRising oil prices are shaking global markets, but the U.S. is largely insulated and bitcoin seems to be riding the wave alongside Wall Street.Updated Mar 9, 2026, 6:03 a.m. Published Mar 9, 2026, 6:02 a.m.
The week-long war between Iran, the U.S., and Israel has pushed oil prices on both sides of the Atlantic past $100 a barrel, threatening to inject inflation into the global economy. Asian markets are taking a hit, bond yields are climbing, and yet bitcoin BTC$67,316.44 has barely budged, hovering around $67,000, where it was 24 hours ago.
A likely reason? Bitcoin's strong links to Wall Street. Since the conflict started last week, U.S. stocks have held up relatively well compared to Asian and European equities, probably benefiting from America’s position as a net oil exporter. Bitcoin, which closely tracks U.S. tech and Nasdaq moves, seems to have caught some of that same resilience.
"The United States is not meaningfully exposed to oil from Iran, or, more broadly, the Middle East," JP Morgan's Executive Director Kriti Gupta and Global Investment Strategist Justin Beimann said in a note to clients Friday, noting the relative strength of the U.S. stocks.
They explained that the U.S. imports oil mostly from Canada and Mexico, and just 4% from Saudi Arabia, and that it is now the world's largest net oil exporter. This means the U.S. is largely insulated from disruptions to oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, while China and other Asian countries, such as India and South Korea, are most affected.
Markets are pricing risks accordingly. Futures tied to the S&P 500 and tech-heavy index Nasdaq are down just over 3% since the conflict began on Feb. 28. Meanwhile, Asian equity indices have taken a beating. Japan's Nikkei and India's Nifty have dropped 10% and 5%, respectively. South Korea's Kospi has declined by over 16%.
Though bitcoin is a decentralized asset, it has slowly evolved into a quasi–U.S. risk asset, increasingly moving in step with Wall Street, tech stocks, and even the U.S. dollar. This trend has accelerated since the debut of U.S. spot ETFs, which made it easier for institutional investors to access bitcoin directly.
The late-2024 election of Donald Trump also added to the shift, as markets reacted to his promises of looser regulations and a more crypto-friendly policy environment. Together, these developments have tethered bitcoin more closely to U.S. financial conditions, making it less of a purely global, borderless asset and more of a barometer for American risk appetite.
It shows that bitcoin is increasingly tied to U.S. financial conditions, making it less of a purely global, borderless asset and more of a barometer of Wall Street risk appetite.
Another factor likely helping bitcoin is its oversold status. The cryptocurrency had already dropped to nearly $60,000 well before the conflict began, following weeks of profit-taking and broader market jitters. That decline likely cleared out short-term sellers, leaving a relatively stable base for the digital asset.
Inflation could show up with lagThe oil price spike could hit U.S. consumers' wallets with a lag, even though the U.S. is largely energy-independent.
“That doesn’t mean Americans are insulated from higher gasoline prices,” JPMorgan strategists Kriti Gupta and Justin Beimann noted. “Oil prices are still subject to global supply dynamics. But energy independence means there’s a lag before price increases show up at the pump, making it easier to weather short-term volatility.”
In other words, a prolonged conflict or sustained oil surge could eventually filter through to consumer prices. Still, for now, the U.S. market and bitcoin appear to be riding out the initial shock relatively unscathed.
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How Bitcoin Ethereum and XRP Will React to This Week's CPI Report
The crypto market started Monday on a positive note, with most top 10 coins trading in green. Now, investors are closely watching one key event this week, the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Last month’s CPI data pushed the crypto market up by nearly 4%.
This time, traders are watching how Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP will react to the new CPI data.
What to Expect from the February CPI ReportThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the February 2026 CPI and Core CPI data this week. Economists expect inflation to come in around 2.5%, slightly higher than January’s 2.4%. Core CPI is also expected to stay near 2.5%.
These numbers show that inflation is slowly cooling but is still above the Federal Reserve target of 2%. Because of this, the Fed may delay cutting interest rates. Some officials want rate cuts, while others prefer to keep rates unchanged.
Meanwhile, the CME Group FedWatch Tool shows about a 95% chance that rates will stay near 3.5% – 3.75%.
Higher interest rates usually reduce money flowing into markets, which can put pressure on risk assets like cryptocurrencies
Crypto markets have shown strong reactions to inflation data in recent months. On February 13, when January CPI came in at 2.4%, slightly below expectations, Bitcoin quickly rallied about 5%, jumping from a daily low of $65,889 to nearly $70,500.
At the same time, Ethereum and XRP also reacted strongly. Both coins gained around 5% to 8% in a single day, with Ethereum moving above $2,100 and XRP trading near $1.55.
Now, the February CPI data is expected to come in at 2.5%, slightly higher than January’s 2.4% reading. Because of this, traders are closely watching how the market will react this time.
However, there is also some caution in the ETF market. Over the last two days, Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows of $227.9 million and $348.9 million, which could affect short-term price momentum.
Possible Scenarios for Crypto After CPIIf inflation comes in lower than expected, analysts believe Bitcoin could attempt another move toward $70,000, with Ethereum and XRP likely following.
However, if CPI surprises to the upside, traders may fear that high interest rates will remain longer, potentially pushing Bitcoin toward a lower support level of $60K.
As of now, Bitcoin is trading near $67,179, while Ethereum sits around $1,980, and XRP is hovering close to $1.35.
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Bitcoin price briefly touched an intraday low of $65,727 on Monday, March 9, as market sentiment remained risk-off amid concerns surrounding rising oil prices and escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Summary
Bitcoin price briefly fell towards the $65,000 support level as investors reacted to a spike in oil prices. The ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran has disrupted trade at the Strait of Hormuz, a global checkpoint for oil distribution. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price fell 3.5% to an intraday low of $65,727 on Monday, extending its downturn for the fifth straight day and dropping nearly 11% in that period. The world’s largest crypto asset is down roughly 5% over the past month.
Bitcoin price fell as investors continued to diverge from risk assets amid geopolitical tensions and macro volatility.
The bellwether appears to be mimicking traditional equity markets. Notably, futures tied to traditional market indices such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 1,026 points to 46,696, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 dropped by 136 points and 440 points each before U.S. markets resumed.
Why is Bitcoin price going down? Investor sentiment deteriorated as the ongoing military conflict between the U.S. and Iran successively led to a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, a global chokepoint for oil distribution. This led to a sharp jump in oil prices. In fact, oil prices across the globe shot up above the $100 mark, the first time crude oil has surpassed this level in nearly four years.
Market instability in the region began after Israeli fighter jets struck several fuel depots and refineries in the region on Saturday, March 7. Subsequently, Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes of its own on vessels and military bases in the Gulf region.
As market risk sentiment soured, investors are concerned about whether Bitcoin price will continue to decline in correlation with traditional equity markets. The bellwether has historically moved in tandem with equities, especially during periods of macro uncertainty.
Against the backdrop, investors are concerned that rising oil prices could reignite U.S. inflation jitters and a potential delay in interest rate cuts. A hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve could dampen liquidity, which has often acted as a major tailwind for risk assets such as Bitcoin.
Bitcoin fell to an intraday low of $65,000 support during the late U.S. trading hours on Sunday. This level has acted as a strong demand zone over the past few months, and the asset managed to rebound as it retraced part of its weekend losses.
At presstime, Bitcoin had recovered above $68,000. The quick recovery suggests that investors may have already soaked up the latest market shock.
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Ripple News: $50B XRP Losses Grow as Analyst Points to $6.8 Capitulation Level
Investors holding XRP are currently facing significant unrealized losses as the cryptocurrency continues to struggle after its sharp correction from 2025 highs. Highlighting the situation, crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO recently explained that every major XRP cycle goes through a painful capitulation phase before the next expansion begins.
His comments come as new on-chain data from Glassnode reveals the scale of investor losses across the XRP ecosystem. According to the analytics firm, approximately 36.8 billion XRP tokens are currently being held below their purchase price, translating to nearly $50.8 billion in unrealized losses.
The data reflects the impact of XRP’s sharp retracement from its 2025 highs, when the token surged above $2.80 before entering a prolonged correction. With XRP currently trading around $1.34, a large portion of investors are now waiting for the market to stabilize.
Analysts Point to Typical Crypto Market CyclesDespite the current losses, EGRAG believes the market may simply be following patterns seen in previous cycles.
According to him, XRP cycles often end with two types of market resets: price-based capitulation and time-based capitulation. Price capitulation occurs when the market experiences a sharp drop that flushes out leveraged positions. Time capitulation, on the other hand, happens when prices remain stagnant for long periods, slowly resetting investor sentiment.
Looking at past cycles supports this theory. During the 2017–2018 XRP cycle, the market experienced both forms of correction. Prices dropped roughly 67%, followed by around 210 days of consolidation before the next phase began.
The 2021 cycle played out differently. XRP suffered a deeper 77% price decline, but the consolidation period was shorter as liquidity was quickly flushed out through a steep correction.
Key Levels That Could Shape XRP’s Next MoveFrom a structural perspective, EGRAG notes that XRP could still be retracing toward the origin of its previous expansion move, which sits around $0.85. Markets often revisit these zones before beginning the next major rally.
Using Fibonacci projections, he highlighted two long-term levels traders are watching. The $6.8 level could represent a potential price capitulation target, while $20 may act as a major expansion target if the next bullish cycle develops.
However, reaching those levels would likely require the market to complete its reset phase first.
XRP Remains Trapped in a DowntrendIn the short term, XRP’s technical structure remains bearish. The token continues to trade inside a descending parallel channel that began after its drop from above $2.80.
Momentum indicators also show limited strength. The RSI remains in the low-40 range, signaling weak buying pressure, while the MACD indicator is drifting lower, hinting that bullish momentum is fading.
Currently, $1.30 serves as immediate support, while a break below this level could push prices toward the $1.20 zone where buyers previously stepped in. On the upside, $1.50 acts as the first resistance, followed by stronger resistance near $1.90.
Until XRP breaks out of this structure, analysts believe the market may remain in a consolidation phase before the next major move emerges.
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Double, Double, Oil and Trouble: Crude Hits $116 and Here's What It Means
Crude oil is sitting at $116 per barrel right now, and for the energy sector, that number carries significant weight. The last time Brent crude touched this level was March 2022, when it hit $117.25 in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine invasion. Before that, you have to go back to 2011 and 2012 to find comparable prices. This is not normal territory.
To understand what $116 oil means for the majors, you need to know where they were just a few months ago. Chevron’s average Brent crude realization in Q4 2025 was $64 per barrel, down from $75 per barrel a year prior. ConocoPhillips averaged $42.46 per BOE in Q4 2025, a 19% decline year-over-year. These companies built their 2026 plans around a much softer price deck. Now the deck has been reshuffled entirely.
The Baseline Was Already Strong ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) delivered $82.31 billion in Q4 2025 revenue and record full-year production of 4.7 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, all at prices well below current levels. CEO Darren Woods framed the structural story clearly on the earnings call: “Our transformed company will continue to build on this success in 2026, with higher structural earnings power, stronger mix, lower breakevens, and a portfolio designed to perform across commodity cycles.”
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) CFO Eimear Bonner put a number on the resilience: “Adjusted free cash flow was up over 35% year over year even with oil prices down nearly 15%.” The company also disclosed that its diversified portfolio carries a dividend and capex breakeven below $50 Brent. At $116, that breakeven is a distant memory.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) actually missed Q4 estimates, with reported EPS of $1.02 against a $1.09 estimate. But investors looked past the backward-looking miss. The stock has climbed 26.01% year-to-date through March 6, essentially in line with Exxon’s 26.52% YTD gain and Chevron’s 25.85%.
What $116 Actually Changes The operational leverage here is real. Exxon guided for $27 to $29 billion in 2026 capex and a $20 billion share repurchase plan built on conservative price assumptions. Chevron’s 2026 free cash flow guidance from its TCO asset alone assumed $6 billion at $70 Brent. Every dollar above that assumption drops almost entirely to the bottom line. COP has committed to returning 45% of cash flow from operations to shareholders, which means higher oil prices would increase the dollar amount of those distributions based on the formula.
The trio of Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips entered 2026 having already restructured their cost bases for a lower-price world. They cut costs, locked in production records, and set capital return targets assuming prices well below where crude trades today. At $116 oil, the math gets significantly more favorable across all three. All three companies entered 2026 having restructured their cost bases for a lower-price world, and the year-to-date gains of 26.52% for Exxon, 25.85% for Chevron, and 26.01% for ConocoPhillips reflect how markets have responded to the surge in crude prices.
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ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Paysafe Limited Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – PSFE
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Paysafe Limited (NYSE: PSFE) between March 4, 2025 and November 12, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 7, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Paysafe 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 Paysafe class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=2745 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 7, 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) Paysafe’s ecommerce business had significant exposure to a single high risk client; (2) as a result, Paysafe’s credit loss reserves and/or write-offs were understated; (3) Paysafe had an undisclosed issue with higher risk Merchant Category Codes, making its client services difficult to bank; (4) the foregoing issues were likely to have a material negative impact on Paysafe’s revenue growth and overall revenue mix; (5) as a result, Paysafe was unlikely to meet its own previously issued financial guidance for fiscal year 2025; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about Paysafe’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.
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ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages KDDI Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - KDDIY
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of KDDI Corporation (OTC Pink: KDDIY) resulting from allegations that KDDI may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased KDDI securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52883 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On February 6, 2026, KDDI posted an announcement on its website entitled "Notice Regarding Expectation that Disclosure of Earnings Report for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Will Exceed the 45-Day Period Following the End of Such Quarter." The announcement stated that KDDI has "decided to postpone the disclosure of its earnings report" and that the reason for postponement was due to uncertainties regarding the quarterly results, in light of a previously announced internal investigation.
On this news, KDDI American Depositary Receipts (under the ticker symbol "KDDIY") fell 11.4% on February 6, 2026.
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ROSEN, NATIONAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Lufax Holding Ltd Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - LU
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Lufax Holding Ltd (NYSE: LU) resulting from allegations that Lufax may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Lufax securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
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WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On January 27, 2025, Lufax filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a current report on Form 6-K. Attached to the current report as an exhibit was an announcement which stated that Lufax's board had proposed to remove Lufax's auditors, and that there was a possible delay in the publication of Lufax's 2024 annual report (which in fact did occur).
On this news, Lufax American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") fell 13.8% on January 27, 2025.
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WeRide and Geely Farizon to Deliver 2,000 Purpose-Built Robotaxi GXRs by 2026, Advancing Large-Scale Global Commercialization
GUANGZHOU, China, March 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today signed an expanded strategic cooperation agreement with Geely’s Zhejiang Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (Geely Farizon). The two companies announced plans to deliver 2,000 upgraded, purpose-built, mass-produced Robotaxi GXRs by 2026, advancing WeRide's progress toward large-scale global Robotaxi commercialization.
As part of the signing ceremony, the companies also showcased the upgraded Robotaxi GXR. The new model is scheduled to officially roll off the production line in the third quarter of 2026. As of January 2026, WeRide's global Robotaxi fleet had 1,023 vehicles. With the addition of 2,000 new Robotaxi GXRs, WeRide expects its global operating Robotaxi fleet to surpass 2,600 Robotaxis this year, marking steady progress toward its vision of tens of thousands of vehicles by 2030.
Equipped with WeRide’s latest GEN8 autonomous driving system, the new Robotaxi GXR delivers a substantial upgrade over the previous generation. GEN8, built around WeRide’s self-developed Sensor Suite 8.0 (SS8.0), enhances vehicle safety, consistency, and long-term operational reliability. Its thousand-line LiDAR increases point-cloud resolution by 17 times and extends detection range to 600 meters – two to three times that of mainstream industry solutions.
This ultra-long-range capability provides over 70% more reaction time for safer decision-making in high-speed scenarios, enabling the Robotaxi GXR to recognize road conditions earlier and more accurately detect small obstacles and fast-moving hazards. GEN8 also maintains stable perception in heavy rain or dense fog, ensuring safe, all-weather autonomous driving performance.
Leveraging Farizon’s advanced AI-enabled drive-by-wire chassis, along with its mature supply chain and production management system, the Robotaxi GXR delivers major gains in manufacturing efficiency, reducing vehicle assembly time from one hour to under 10 minutes. Total vehicle cost is expected to decrease by another 15%, driven by WeRide’s continued cost-innovation efforts.
“This deepened strategic collaboration between WeRide and Geely Farizon marks our shift from a product-level partnership to an integrated ecosystem, and is a significant milestone in WeRide’s global Robotaxi deployment. By combining technological leadership with high-efficiency mass production, we will accelerate commercial rollout of the Robotaxi GXR across key markets, including China, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe – delivering safer, more reliable, and more accessible autonomous mobility worldwide,” said Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide.
“Our partnership with WeRide is not only a precise integration of technology and resources, but also a clear example of Farizon’s strategic transformation from manufacturing to providing comprehensive ‘intelligent manufacturing + services’ solutions. Moving forward, leveraging Farizon’s leading R&D capabilities, standardized intelligent manufacturing, and smart assembly capacity, we will establish a highly reliable and adaptable intelligent manufacturing foundation for the mass production and delivery of the purpose-built GXR model, providing strong support for the large-scale deployment of L4 autonomous driving technology,” said Mike Fan, CEO of Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group.
This strategic upgrade builds on a proven Robotaxi business model. In October 2024, WeRide launched the mass-produced Robotaxi GXR developed on Farizon’s SuperVAN platform. Four months later, it began fully driverless commercial operations in Beijing, followed by Guangzhou in August 2025. Today, the GXR operates fully driverless Robotaxi commercial services in Guangzhou, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi, and offers public passenger services in Dubai and Riyadh, with fully driverless operations set to launch in Dubai later this month. In Singapore, the GXR is completing trial operations ahead of public launch on April 1, 2026. With this expanding global footprint, WeRide’s Robotaxi business is now moving toward wider commercial deployment across multiple markets.
About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 11 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.
About Farizon
Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group is the commercial vehicle sector of Geely Holding Group. With the support of Geely Holding Group's Central Research Institute, Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group has founded China's largest new energy commercial vehicle research institute. It is responsible for the R&D of a new generation of green and intelligent commercial vehicle products based on passenger vehicle technology. It has formed two core technology routes of “Methanol + Electric”. Farizon has become China’s first commercial vehicle brand to offer a full range of new energy product. Farizon is committed to becoming a comprehensive intelligent and green transportation technology service provider.
Farizon has won the annual champion of the new energy commercial vehicle industry for four consecutive years. Farizon launched its “30111” Strategy, committing to achieve 1 million annual sales by 2030 and becoming a global new energy commercial vehicle group that ranks first in domestic commercial vehicle sales and first in global new energy commercial vehicle sales.
For more information regarding Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group please refer to the official website at https://global.geelycv.com/.
This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about WeRide’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in WeRide’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release. WeRide does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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ROSEN, TOP-RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages DNOW Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - DNOW
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of DNOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) resulting from allegations that DNOW may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased DNOW securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=53946 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On February 20, 2026, StockStory published an article entitled "Why DNOW (DNOW) Shares Are Getting Obliterated Today." The article stated that DNOW shares fell "after the company reported disappointing fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, which included a significant loss and missed Wall Street's expectations."
On this news, DNOW's stock fell 19.1% on February 20, 2026.
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. 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. At the time 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.
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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Lobe Sciences Ltd. (Lobe) (CSE:LOBE)(OTCQB:LOBEF)(Frankfurt:LOBE) is a Canadian public biopharmaceutical company incorporated in British Columbia, with principal executive offices in Florida. The Company identifies and advances therapeutic programs addressing significant unmet medical needs. Lobe is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Mirza Rahimani to Chief Financial Officer, effective March 2, 2026. Mr. Rahimani has been working with the Company since December 1, 2025, providing financial advisory services to management and the Board of Directors, and is now assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Rahimani is a seasoned finance executive with over fifteen years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, corporate governance, and corporate development. His experience includes supporting early and growth-oriented companies through complex transactions, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and ongoing public-company compliance requirements.
Mr. Rahimani has served in senior finance roles across a range of industries including life sciences, mining, and technology, and has extensive experience working with public companies. His background includes advising management teams and boards on financial reporting under IFRS and US GAAP, strengthening internal control frameworks, and supporting corporate development initiatives and strategic transactions. He has held Director and Officer positions with several publicly listed Canadian companies.
Dr. Frederick Sancilio, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company commented, "We are very pleased to promote Mirza to the position of Chief Financial Officer after working closely with him over the past several months, during which he has served as a financial advisor to both me and the Board. Mirza has already developed a strong understanding of the Company's strategy and operations. He brings extensive experience in public-company financial reporting, corporate governance and corporate development, and his background supporting growth-oriented companies through strategic transactions, financings and regulatory compliance will be an important asset as we continue to advance the Company's strategy and create value for our shareholders."
Mr. Rahimani is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. He succeeds Mr. Yong Yao, who previously served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer through an arrangement with Century Biolabs Inc.
NEITHER THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER HAVE REVIEWED OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACYOR ADEQUACY OF THIS NEWS RELEASE.
About Lobe Sciences Ltd.
Lobe Sciences Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company advancing programs in diseases with unmet medical needs. The Company is pursuing strategic development through its subsidiaries, including a majority interest in Cynaptec Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and wholly owned subsidiary Applied Lipid Technologies, Inc. (formerly Altemia, Inc.).
For Further Information
Dr. Frederick D. Sancilio
Chief Executive Officer
Lobe Sciences Ltd.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (949) 505-5623
Website: www.lobesciences.com
Cautionary Statement Regarding "Forward-Looking" Information
This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, including statements regarding future estimates, plans, objectives, timing, assumptions or expectations of future performance, including, without limitation: the Company's belief that its strengthened working capital position will reduce liquidity risk and enhance the Company's ability to execute on its business development initiatives; the Company's belief that its operational and financial stabilization program will position the Company to pursue value-accretive transactions and financing alternatives aligned with shareholder interests; the Company's belief that L-130 will have therapeutic use at sub-hallucinogenic doses and that in addition to the treatment of Chronic Cluster Headaches, L-130 may have additional therapeutic uses; the Company's intention to evaluate other strategic opportunities consistent with its business strategy; the Company's expectation that it will further strengthen its corporate infrastructure and advance its core development programs through disciplined milestone execution are forward-looking statements and contain forward-looking information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should" or "would" or occur.
Forward-looking statements are based on certain material assumptions and analysis made by the Company and the opinions and estimates of management as of the date of this press release, including, among other things, that: a strengthened working capital position will reduce liquidity risk and enhance the Company's ability to execute on its business development initiatives; the Company's operational and financial stabilization program will position the Company to pursue value-accretive transactions and financing alternatives aligned with shareholder interests; L-130 will have therapeutic use at sub-hallucinogenic doses and that in addition to the treatment of Chronic Cluster Headaches, L-130 may have additional therapeutic uses; the Company will have the financial and operational resources to evaluate other strategic opportunities consistent with its business strategy; the Company will be able to further strengthen its corporate infrastructure and achieve its business milestones on the timelines anticipated, among others. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Important risks that may cause actual results to vary, include, without limitation, the risk that: a strengthened working capital position will not reduce liquidity risk or enhance the Company's ability to execute on its business development initiatives; the Company's operational and financial stabilization program will be insufficient to allow the Company to pursue value-accretive transactions and financing alternatives aligned with shareholder interests; the Company may not have the financial and operational resources to evaluate other strategic opportunities consistent with its business strategy; L-130 fails to demonstrate therapeutic use at sub-hallucinogenic doses, fails to effectively treat Chronic Cluster Headaches or demonstrate other therapeutic uses; the Company will have the financial and operational resources to evaluate other strategic opportunities consistent with its business strategy; the Company will be unable to further strengthen its corporate infrastructure or achieve its business milestones or do so on the timelines anticipated.
Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
SOURCE: Lobe Sciences Ltd.
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Lost Investment in Gossamer Bio, Inc. (GOSS)? Levi & Korsinsky Launches Securities Fraud Investigation
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Gossamer Bio, Inc. ("Gossamer Bio, Inc.") (NASDAQ: GOSS) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
Seralutinib was Gossamer Bio's lead pipeline candidate and the PROSERA study was the Company's pivotal Phase 3 trial evaluating the drug in pulmonary arterial hypertension. The Company had publicly characterized the PROSERA patient population as well-suited to demonstrate a treatment effect.
During the Q1 2025 earnings call on May 15, 2025, CEO Faheem Hasnain stated that baseline characteristics were "precisely what we have targeted" and that the Company was "more optimistic than ever about the likelihood of achieving positive results." Management also claimed "over 90% power given the sample size." The trial reached its planned enrollment target but the primary efficacy endpoint did not achieve the prespecified level of statistical significance.
If you suffered a loss on your Gossamer Bio, Inc. securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004 [email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171
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Source: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
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Lost Money on Stellantis N.V. (STLA)? Contact Levi & Korsinsky About Investigation
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Stellantis N.V. ("Stellantis N.V.") (NYSE: STLA) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
A review of the timeline highlights a sequence of signals that preceded the February 6 disclosure. On January 31, 2026, Wall Street Zen downgraded STLA to Sell. On February 3, Morgan Stanley followed with a downgrade to Equal-Weight, referencing an "investment lag." On February 5, a report indicated that Stellantis was seeking European cash to offset tariff-related headwinds, hinting at cash-flow stress. Yet the company's most recent earnings call--Q3 2025 on October 30, 2025--was over 90 days old, and no interim update or Form 8-K addressed the deterioration in EV program assumptions that would culminate in the 22 billion charge. In other words, more than three months elapsed between the last earnings discussion and the write-down disclosure, during which the company's forward-looking EV narrative remained intact.
The February 6 announcement marked a stark reversal. Management conceded that the pace of EV adoption had been overestimated, prompting a strategic reset that included suspending the 2026 dividend and placing the dividend policy under review. Shares declined approximately 28% on the NYSE in a single session, representing what multiple outlets described as the worst trading day in the stock's history.
The investigation is focused on whether Stellantis' public communications during the period between the Q3 2025 earnings call and the February 6 disclosure accurately reflected the company's internal understanding of the viability and valuation of its EV assets.
If you suffered a loss on your Stellantis N.V. securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004 [email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171
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Source: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
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Did Gartner, Inc. (IT) Mislead Investors? Levi & Korsinsky Investigates
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) ("Gartner, Inc.") concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
SEC Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K establish disclosure requirements for companies presenting non-GAAP financial measures. These rules require that adjusted metrics be reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measure and that GAAP results receive equal or greater prominence. The regulations aim to prevent companies from using adjusted presentations to obscure underlying performance trends.
Gartner's February 3, 2026 fourth quarter earnings release presented a narrative that emphasized the company's earnings-per-share beat relative to analyst estimates. However, the same release disclosed that revenue fell short of consensus expectations and that the company was issuing a full-year 2026 outlook that demonstrated a year-over-year decline. The investigation will examine the relative prominence given to each metric in the company's communications.
The company had previously guided investors to expect adjusted EPS of at least $12.65 for 2025, with CFO Craig Safian noting that the guidance was based on 78 million shares and assumed "repurchases to offset dilution." Gartner repurchased more than $1 billion of stock during Q3 2025, reducing share count by 6% year-over-year. The investigation will examine whether the EPS guidance and share-count assumptions were realistic given management's knowledge of revenue trends.
Following the earnings release, Gartner shares declined more than 20% in midday trading, reaching a new 52-week low below $160. Trading volume increased significantly above normal levels.
If you suffered a loss on your Gartner, Inc. securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004 [email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171
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Source: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
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Potential Securities Fraud: Levi & Korsinsky Investigates Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (DRVN)
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Driven Brands Holdings Inc. ("Driven Brands Holdings Inc.") (NASDAQ: DRVN) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
Throughout FY 2025, Driven Brands management reiterated specific financial guidance on successive quarterly earnings calls. On the Q4 2024 call (February 25, 2025), CFO Mike Diamond guided for revenue of $2.05 billion to $2.15 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $520 million to $550 million, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.15 to $1.25. On the Q1 call (May 6, 2025) and Q2 call (August 5, 2025), Driven Brands reiterated the same outlook ranges. On the Q3 call (November 4, 2025), the Company narrowed guidance to revenue of $2.1 billion to $2.12 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $525 million to $535 million, and adjusted EPS of $1.23 to $1.28 -- characterizing the narrowing as reflecting "strong third-quarter performance."
On February 25, 2026, instead of delivering the FY 2025 results investors had been guided to expect, the Company announced a delay of the earnings release and disclosed that prior fiscal results would be restated. DRVN shares opened down 40% on the news.
If you suffered a loss on your Driven Brands Holdings Inc. securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004 [email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/287728
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Investigation Underway: Coty Inc. (COTY) - Contact Levi & Korsinsky Over Securities Law Violations
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Coty Inc. ("Coty Inc.") (NYSE: COTY) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
Coty's quarterly loss stands out within the global beauty and personal care sector, an industry that has generally posted resilient consumer demand over the past two years. Peers such as Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, and Shiseido reported stable or improving margins in their most recent quarters, making Coty's $126.9 million deficit a notable outlier. The company's like-for-like revenue declined approximately 3% in the quarter, a reversal from the low-single-digit growth the company had guided investors to expect. The magnitude of the EPS shortfall--a 22% miss relative to consensus--placed Coty among the widest negative earnings surprises in the mid-cap consumer space for the reporting period, suggesting the gap between the company's public outlook and its internal trajectory may have been significant.
Alongside the earnings miss, Coty withdrew its full-year FY 2026 guidance and unveiled a new "Coty. Curated." turnaround strategy under interim CEO Markus Strobel, aimed at refocusing the portfolio on core brands. The simultaneous retraction of forward-looking targets and introduction of a restructuring plan compounded the negative reaction among investors and analysts.
Prior to the announcement, Coty's management had expressed optimism about the second quarter during the Q1 FY 2026 earnings call on November 6, 2025. CEO Sue Nabi stated the company expected to be at the "more favorable end of our guidance range" for Q2. The contrast between that characterization and the reported loss has drawn scrutiny.
If you suffered a loss on your Coty Inc. securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004 [email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/287731
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Lost Money on Hub Group, Inc. (HUBG)? Contact Levi & Korsinsky to Protect Your Rights
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG) ("Hub Group, Inc.") concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
On February 3, 2026, Hub Group reached a 52-week high of $48.96 per share. Three days later, following the accounting error announcement, shares were trading near $37--a loss of roughly $12 per share in a matter of hours. For an investor holding 10,000 shares, that represents an approximate $120,000 decline in portfolio value.
The analyst community responded with unusual urgency. Stifel, which had maintained a Buy rating and $52 price target, reversed course entirely, downgrading Hub Group to Sell and cutting its target to $27--a 48% reduction. Analyst commentary pointed to the accounting error as a fundamental blow to confidence in the company's reported financials. Baird similarly moved from Outperform to Neutral, reducing its target from $47 to $29, a 38% cut. Both downgrades were issued on the morning of February 6, adding selling pressure to an already declining stock.
Notably, the Q4 2025 earnings headline was not itself negative--Hub Group reported earnings per share of $0.45 versus a consensus estimate of $0.44, and revenue was described as having "topped estimates." However, the positive quarterly result was entirely overshadowed by the restatement disclosure, which affects three prior quarters and an estimated $77 million in understated costs. The disconnect between the modest earnings beat and the 23% stock decline illustrates the market's assessment that the accounting issue is far more consequential than a single quarter's results.
If you suffered a loss on your Hub Group, Inc. securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004 [email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171
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Did Ralliant Corporation (RAL) Mislead Investors? Levi & Korsinsky Investigates
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Ralliant Corporation ("Ralliant Corporation") (NYSE: RAL) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
On January 30, 2026--five days before revealing a $1.4 billion goodwill impairment and reduced FY 2026 guidance--Ralliant's board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share. Dividend declarations are widely understood by investors as signals of financial health and management confidence in future cash flows. The decision to proceed with a dividend within days of reporting a historic loss raises questions about the board's assessment of the company's financial position at the time of the declaration.
The FY 2026 guidance issued alongside the Q4 results projected earnings of $2.22 to $2.42 per share, with revenue expectations below the analyst consensus. The guidance indicated that the conditions underlying the impairment--whether they involve declining demand, contract losses, competitive pressures, or other factors--were expected to weigh on performance well beyond the fourth quarter. Yet in the weeks leading up to the announcement, there were also reports discussing technology partnership updates that were cast in a favorable light, raising the question of whether optimistic forward-looking statements were balanced by appropriate risk disclosure.
The gap between the FY 2026 EPS midpoint of $2.32 and the consensus expectations that prevailed before the announcement represents a meaningful shortfall. If the factors driving the reduced outlook--such as margin compression, increased investment requirements, or softening end-market demand--were identifiable during prior quarters, management's silence on those issues during the Q3 2025 earnings call and any subsequent investor communications takes on added significance.
Additionally, the timing of institutional trading activity warrants examination. STRS Ohio's 95.6% stake reduction--involving roughly 58,434 shares--was filed on February 5 but may reflect trading decisions made in close proximity to the earnings release. While 13-F filings are reported on a delayed basis, the magnitude of the position liquidation, combined with the timing, has drawn scrutiny from market observers.
The investigation is focused on whether Ralliant and its executives disclosed all material facts known to them about the company's deteriorating outlook in a timely manner, and whether any forward-looking statements or corporate actions--including the dividend declaration and commentary on strategic partnerships--were consistent with what management knew about the business at the time those statements were made and those actions were taken.
If you suffered a loss on your Ralliant Corporation securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Shareholders Alert: Investigation Into Camping World Holdings, Inc. (CWH) - Contact Levi & Korsinsky to Protect Your Rights
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) ("Camping World Holdings, Inc.") concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
During the Q3 2025 earnings call on October 29, 2025, CEO Marcus Lemonis stated: "I'm encouraged by our company's financial performance in the quarter, growing adjusted EBITDA by over 40% to $95.7 million." On the same call, Lemonis told investors: "I believe we can have another record year of combined new and used unit volume growth." CFO Tom Kirn guided for Q4 tailwinds including "$4-5 million" in Good Sam loyalty breakage benefits and "$4-5 million of F&I actuarial benefits." The Company then set an adjusted EBITDA floor of approximately $310 million for 2026.
On February 24, 2026, CWH reported a Q4 2025 GAAP loss of $109.1 million and also announced the suspension of its quarterly dividend. CWH shares fell approximately 16.5% following the disclosure.
If you suffered a loss on your Camping World Holdings, Inc. securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004 [email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171
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Lost Money on ICON Public Limited Company (ICLR)? Possible Fraud - Contact Levi & Korsinsky Today
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into ICON Public Limited Company ("ICON Public Limited Company") (NASDAQ: ICLR) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
The magnitude of the single-day decline wiped out billions of dollars of shareholder value and represented one of the largest percentage drops in the CRO sector in recent years. Prior to the disclosure, ICLR had traded in a range that reflected investor confidence in the company's reported financial trajectory and full-year 2025 guidance. The abruptness of the sell-off suggests the market had not priced in any risk of a revenue overstatement or an earnings-release delay. Analyst consensus heading into the fourth quarter had been calibrated to the company's stated full-year revenue range of $8.05 billion to $8.1 billion and adjusted EPS guidance of $13.00 to $13.20--figures that management affirmed as recently as October 23, 2025, without qualification.
The disclosure that prompted the sell-off was concise: the company stated it had identified a preliminary revenue overstatement of under two percent per year for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 and would delay the release of its Q4 and full-year 2025 results. CEO Barry Balfe had previously told investors the company's performance was "broadly in line with expectations" and that he expected "conditions to remain broadly similar throughout the rest of the year." CFO Nigel Clerkin had reported Q3 2025 revenue of $2.043 billion with a year-over-year increase of 0.6 percent, a comparison drawn from the now-questioned prior-year figures.
In the quarters preceding the disclosure, ICON had repurchased $750 million of its own stock and its board had approved a new $1 billion buyback authorization, signaling confidence in the company's financial position. A January 7, 2026 filing stated that full-year 2026 guidance would be issued "alongside the release of our fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results"--a timeline that was rendered moot by the subsequent delay announcement.
If you suffered a loss on your ICON Public Limited Company securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004 [email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/287730
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Fraud Investigation Opened: Levi & Korsinsky Investigates Alight, Inc. (ALIT) on Behalf of Shareholders
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) ("Alight, Inc.") concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
Alight's Q4 2025 results landed below the low end of the Company's own full-year 2025 guidance range. On the Q3 2025 earnings call on November 5, 2025, CFO Jeremy Heaton told investors the Company expected full-year 2025 EPS of $0.54 to $0.58 and revenue between $2.25 billion and $2.28 billion. The Q4 2025 report disclosed results that fell short of those figures, with revenue declining 4% year over year.
The earnings release also coincided with previously undisclosed leadership changes at the CEO and CFO level -- transitions that had not been referenced on either the Q2 or Q3 2025 earnings calls. The Company additionally announced that its quarterly dividend would be replaced. These developments came after CEO David Guilmette stated on November 5, 2025: "We are intensely focused on execution and improving our top-line performance and remain confident in our position for the long term."
If you suffered a loss on your Alight, Inc. securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
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New York, NY 10004 [email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/287737
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation ("PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation") (NASDAQ: PRCT) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
On the Q3 2025 earnings call on November 4, 2025, CFO Kevin Waters reaffirmed the $325.5 million revenue target and stated the company was "maintaining handpiece average selling prices to be approximately $3,200." CEO Larry Wood added that investments in strategic priorities were "not expect[ed] ... to impede our progress toward achieving profitability." At the time of these statements, the Company had implemented a pricing-discipline initiative that eliminated historical bulk-purchase discounts -- a change that directly reduced realized average selling prices on the Company's core product line.
The guidance did not quantify or disclose the revenue impact of this pricing change. When Q4 2025 results were released, actual revenue fell $17.4 million short of the guided figure, and FY 2026 guidance of $410 million to $430 million also came in below analyst consensus. The stock lost roughly 15% of its value in a single session.
If you suffered a loss on your PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004 [email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/287733
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Ongoing Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (EOSE) Investigation: Protect Your Rights - Contact Levi & Korsinsky
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 9, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. ("Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc.") (NASDAQ: EOSE) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether Eos Energy Enterprises may have made materially inaccurate statements to investors regarding its production capacity and product performance. During the Q3 2025 earnings call on November 6, 2025, COO John Mahaz stated that the Company's "automated battery line operated at 15% capacity utilization of its full 2-igawatt potential" and that the Company expected to ship three times Q3 volume in Q4. CEO Joe Mastrangelo stated the Company's round-trip efficiency was "in the mid-80s to the low 90s" across a wide operating range and that "there's no other technology that can deliver that type of performance." Q4 2025 revenue came in at $58 million, well below management's projections, and the Company's 2026 guidance landed materially below prior expectations.
The investigation focuses on whether the Company's statements about battery efficiency, production outlook, and commercial pipeline had a reasonable basis at the time they were made.
If you suffered a loss on your Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004 [email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/287729
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Oil soars 25%, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets
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SummaryCompaniesBrent up 25%, on track for biggest one-day gain everGold prices drop over 2% on firmer dollar, US rate outlookMalaysian palm oil jumps 9%; CBOT, China soybean oil rallyAluminium rises on supply disruptions; copper, tin declineSINGAPORE, March 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices surged around 25% on Monday to their highest since mid-2022, with Brent on track for a record one-day gain, while gold fell 2% as an escalating Iran war squeezed world energy supplies, boosted the dollar and dampened hopes of interest-rate cuts.
Agriculture markets, led by edible oils, rose as they took their cue from oil prices due to the extensive use of vegetable oils in making biofuels. Aluminium firmed on supply worries even as other metals faced headwinds from a stronger dollar.
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"The violent reaction stems from the markets seeing no obvious offramp in the escalating Middle East conflict, now a high-stakes standoff where neither side appears willing to blink first," Tony Sycamore, IG market analyst, said in a note.
"The risk of more lasting economic damage continues to build by the day."
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel.
SOARING OIL LIFTS VEGOILS, GRAINSBrent was on track for its biggest one-day gain ever in both percentage and absolute terms as the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran led some major Middle Eastern oil producers to cut supplies and on fears of prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint.
Brent crude futures climbed to a high of $119.50 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) to $119.48 a barrel.
"...the situation appears to be deteriorating further," ING analysts said in a note. "In addition, upstream oil production has started to shut in, with producers facing storage constraints. Iraq, Kuwait, and the UAE began reducing oil production."
In agricultural markets, Malaysian palm oil rose 9% and Chicago soybean oil climbed to its highest since late 2022, buoyed by the crude oil rally. Wheat rose to its highest since June 2024 and corn prices hit a 10-month high.
Gold fell more than 2% as a stronger dollar weighed on greenback-priced bullion, while higher energy costs fuelled inflation concerns and further dimmed the prospects for near‑term reductions in interest rates.
The dollar hovered near a three-month high hit last week, making bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies.
Oil-driven inflation fears and delayed rate-cut expectations likely strengthened U.S. yields and the dollar, outweighing safe-haven demand and pushing gold down.
ALUMINIUM JUMPS ON SUPPLY DISRUPTIONSAluminium soared to its highest in four years as supply concerns due to the Middle East war intensified.
Benchmark three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange hit its highest since March 2022 at $3,544 per ton.
Qatari smelter Qatalum and Aluminium Bahrain (ALBH.BH), opens new tab have already declared force majeure on shipments amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Other base metals were weighed down by a firmer dollar.
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ORCL Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Oracle Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) between June 12, 2025, and December 16, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 6, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
So what: If you purchased Oracle 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 Oracle class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=51135 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 throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Oracle's AI infrastructure strategy would result in massive increases in capital expenditures ("CapEx") without equivalent, near-term growth in revenue; (2) Oracle's substantially increased spending created serious risks involving Oracle's debt and credit rating, free cash flow, and ability to fund its projects, among other concerns; and (3) as a result, defendants' representations about Oracle's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Oracle class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=51135 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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The Trade Desk Is Reinventing Itself, but Will It Be Enough?
The Trade Desk (TTD 1.75%) didn't just report fourth-quarter 2025 earnings. It signaled a shift.
For years, the company operated like a precision growth machine. Revenue consistently beat expectations. Margins expanded, and customer retention stayed above 95%.
But 2025 changed the tone. Competition intensified. Execution wobbled. And during its Q4 earnings call, management made something clear: The Trade Desk is evolving.
The question heading into 2026 isn't whether the company is still strong. It is. The real question is whether this reinvention strengthens its moat or simply reflects a tougher operating environment.
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From flawless execution to operational reset The Trade Desk delivered a record year in 2025, with revenue almost reaching the $3 billion milestone. That milestone matters since companies behave differently at scale.
On the Q4 call, CEO Jeff Green acknowledged the need to simplify workflows, upgrade go-to-market structures, and streamline client interactions. The company expanded its "Deal Desk" capabilities to help advertisers better manage supply agreements. It invested in improving user experience, billing systems, and reporting clarity.
Those aren't cosmetic upgrades. They signal a company transitioning from fast growth to a scaled platform.
For investors, that transition cuts both ways. Scale brings durability and leverage. But it also introduces complexity. The question becomes whether The Trade Desk can retain its agility while operating as a multibillion-dollar enterprise.
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Kokai is no longer a beta experiment Perhaps the biggest takeaway from 2025: Kokai, the company's AI-enabled platform, is now the core engine.
Management stated that nearly all clients are running campaigns through Kokai. That shifts the narrative. The debate is no longer about adoption; it's about results.
The company highlighted measurable improvements in campaign efficiency: lower cost per acquisition, stronger reach efficiency, and improved engagement metrics.
But this is where expectations rise. When 100% of clients use the same AI layer, differentiation depends on continuous improvement. Advertisers won't reward novelty. They reward measurable performance.
If Kokai consistently drives better outcomes than competing demand-side platforms (DSPs) -- especially those tied to large ecosystems -- The Trade Desk's reinvention looks strategic. If performance converges, The Trade Desk's moat narrows.
Audience Unlimited: A subtle but important shift One of the more interesting developments from Q4 was the introduction of Audience Unlimited.
Green described it as a structural shift in how advertisers use data -- reducing traditional friction around data costs and enabling more flexible activation through AI.
On the surface, this sounds incremental. But strategically, it may not be.
If The Trade Desk can become the orchestration layer for retail data, identity signals, and audience insights across the open internet, it moves beyond media buying into data infrastructure. That could increase advertiser stickiness and deepen integration into workflows.
In a world where Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta Platforms control both inventory and data, becoming the neutral data layer could be powerful.
But it also requires execution. Data partnerships must expand. Retail integrations must deepen. And advertisers must see measurable lift.
The open internet bet is getting harder Green also emphasized a crucial macrodynamic: In 2025, ad supply grew faster than demand. In theory, that benefits objective platforms like The Trade Desk. Advertisers can optimize across more inventory and avoid being tied to single platforms.
That argument makes sense -- especially in oversupplied markets.
But the counterweight remains significant. Amazon continues expanding its DSP footprint. Its partnerships with major streaming platforms give it direct access to authenticated, connected-TV supply. Google and Meta continue embedding AI into closed ecosystems supported by unmatched first-party data.
The Trade Desk still plays a critical role in enabling diversification outside those walls. But the walls are getting taller. Reinvention alone doesn't solve supply access risk. Partnerships and execution will.
What does it mean for investors? The Trade Desk remains a high-quality business with strong retention, meaningful innovation, and exposure to structural growth in digital advertising.
But 2025 made one thing clear: The company no longer operates in a forgiving environment.
It is reinventing itself not because it is in trouble, but because the industry around it is changing, making The Trade Desk less of an automatic buy.
Sometimes reinvention lays the groundwork for the next leg of growth. Sometimes it signals a tougher chapter ahead. 2026 will likely tell us which one this is.
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Live Nation nears settlement in US antitrust lawsuit, Bloomberg News reports
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CompaniesMarch 9 (Reuters) - Live Nation Entertainment (LYV.N), opens new tab is close to settling a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing the company of illegally monopolizing the live music industry, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing sources.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
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Governments' actions in response to oil price surge and the escalating Middle East conflict
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March 9 - Oil prices have soared while share markets have skidded on fears that the escalating U.S.-Israeli war on Iran will squeeze energy supplies and hamstring industries around the world.
Following are actions that governments are taking or plan to take to reduce the impact of the war on their economies.
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SOUTH KOREA PLANS FUEL CAPSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that authorities would cap domestic fuel prices for the first time in nearly 30 years. The country will also look for sources of energy beyond supplies shipped via the Strait of Hormuz, and a 100 trillion won ($67 billion) market-stabilisation programme should be expanded if needed, he added.
JAPAN TELLS NATIONAL OIL RESERVE SITE TO PREP FOR RELEASEThe Japanese government instructed a national oil reserve storage site to prepare for a possible release of crude, Akira Nagatsuma, a member of the Centrist Reform Alliance opposition party, told Reuters on Sunday.
Details such as the timing of the release remain unclear, Nagatsuma said.
VIETNAM TO REMOVE FUEL IMPORT TARIFFSVietnam is planning to remove import tariffs on fuels to ensure supplies amid disruptions, the government said, adding that the measure is expected to last until the end of April.
BANGLADESH TO CLOSE ALL UNIVERSITIESBangladesh will close all universities from Monday, bringing forward the Eid al-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to conserve electricity and fuel.
Compiled by Edwina Gibbs; Editing by Lincoln Feast
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Ethereum Price Extends Pullback, $1,920 Support Now Under Threat
Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $2,000. ETH is now correcting gains above $1,920 and might decline further in the near term.
Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,020 zone. The price is trading below $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,020 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,000 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price started a fresh decline after it failed to stay above $2,020, like Bitcoin. ETH price declined below $2,000 to enter a bearish zone.
Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,020 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The pair even dipped below $1,920. A low was formed at $1,912, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low.
Ethereum price is now trading below $1,980 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $1,920, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $1,980 level.
Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The first key resistance is near the $2,020 level. The next major resistance is near the $2,050 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,200 swing high to the $1,912 low. A clear move above the $2,050 resistance might send the price toward the $2,120 resistance. An upside break above the $2,120 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,200 resistance zone or even $2,250 in the near term.
More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,020 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,920 level. The first major support sits near the $1,880 zone.
A clear move below the $1,880 support might push the price toward the $1,850 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,810 region. The main support could be $1,750.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone.
Major Support Level – $1,920
Major Resistance Level – $2,020
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Oil futures surge 20% past $110 as war fears hammer Asian stocks, bitcoin steady near $67K
Nikkei drops more than 6%, and Kospi slides about 8% as traders price supply disruption risk, while prediction markets show strong odds of $120 crude. Mar 9, 2026, 3:25 a.m.
Oil futures surged above $110 a barrel Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East rattled global markets, sending Asian stocks sharply lower, with all of the region's markets opening deep in the red, even as bitcoin held steady near $67,000.
West Texas Intermediate crude jumped roughly 17% in 24 hours. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell more than 6% and South Korea's Kospi dropped about 8% as traders repriced energy costs across import-dependent economies.
The rally centers on the risk that fighting could restrict oil flows near the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint through which roughly 20% of global crude supply passes daily. Prediction markets on Polymarket assign a 76% probability that crude reaches $120 by the end of March.
Bitcoin traded around $67,000 with little sign of panic selling. Ether and solana posted modest gains, suggesting crypto markets have so far treated the spike as an energy-specific shock rather than a broad risk-off event.
Not all traders are convinced the move has legs. Funding rates on oil perpetual futures turned negative on Hyperliquid, indicating significant positioning for a pullback even as spot prices climb.
Markets still see little chance of an imminent rate cut.
Contracts on Polymarket show a roughly 98% probability that the Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged at its March 18 meeting, with only about a 12% chance of a 25-basis-point cut by the end of April.
A sustained rally in crude would reinforce inflation pressures, something that the Fed would have to consider when setting rates.
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What Happened to Tesla's 43,770 BTC? On-Chain Data Reveals Full Story Behind Its Crypto Moves
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Bitcoin correlation with tech stocks overblown: NYDIG
Bitcoin’s recent parallel movement with US software stocks is more of a case of shared exposure to macro events, rather than any structural convergence, according to financial services company NYDIG.
In the past week, Bitcoin (BTC) rallied alongside US software stocks, leading many to claim the cryptocurrency was a proxy for the sector, Greg Cipolaro, the head of research at NYDIG, said in a note on Friday.
“While the visual fit of their indexed price is compelling, the conclusion that Bitcoin and software equities have structurally converged, or that they share common exposure to themes such as AI or quantum risk, is overstated,” he said.
Cipolaro added the tandem rally “more plausibly reflects shared exposure to the current macro regime, specifically long-duration, liquidity-sensitive risk assets, rather than evidence of a structural convergence between Bitcoin and software equities.”
Bitcoin’s price is “unexplained by equities”Bitcoin’s correlation with software stocks has increased on a 90-day rolling basis since its all-time high above $126,000 in early October, but Cipolaro said its correlations with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have also recently risen, indicating that “the change is not isolated to software stocks.”
However, even with Bitcoin’s correlations to software stocks and the two indices, “the majority of Bitcoin’s price movement remains unexplained by equities,” Cipolaro added.
He said that, statistically measured, only a quarter of Bitcoin’s price movements are explained by a correlation to the stock market, while at least 75% of its movements are affected by drivers outside traditional stock indices.
Bitcoin’s correlation with major indices on a 90-day rolling basis. Source: NYDIGCipolaro said it appears Bitcoin is not being priced as a hedge against macroeconomic conditions, which explains “the ongoing frustration around Bitcoin’s failure to ‘act like gold’ despite the digital gold label.”
He added that traders appear to be allocating to assets along a risk curve, rather than buying Bitcoin for a “distinct monetary thesis.”
Cipolaro argued, however, that Bitcoin has a distinct market structure and economic drivers, pointing to its network activity and adoption trends, along with regulatory and policy developments that make it different from other assets.
“That differentiation supports bitcoin’s role as a portfolio diversifier,” he said. “While cross-asset correlations with equities are currently elevated, they remain far from determinative of bitcoin’s returns.”
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Chainlink attracts capital as rivals bleed – LINK's move above $9.
Crypto markets look weak again, and fear still moves faster than conviction.
Between the 5th and 6th of March, money flowed out of major crypto assets fast. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana all took hits as traders turned cautious. LINK, however, refused to go down with the rest.
That divergence mattered. While broad capital exited the market, Chainlink kept attracting money. Therefore, the asset started to stand out for the right reasons, not because of hype, but because it refused to crack.
So, what exactly kept Chainlink in that conversation?
Chainlink ranks among top crypto projects Chainlink stayed near the top where serious projects usually lived, not where noise survived.
According to Santiment, Chainlink ranked third in crypto development activity over the last 30 days. MetaMask USD took the top spot, while Hedera ranked second. Therefore, LINK remained among the few names still showing real building strength.
Source: Santiment
That ranking said something ugly about the rest of the market. Many tokens demanded attention, but fewer actually earned it through visible work. Meanwhile, Chainlink kept showing up where it mattered, inside the data.
LINK recorded inflows while major crypto assets saw outflows This was where the story stopped being talked and started becoming pressure.
On the 5th of March, LINK recorded inflows of 1.93 million. On the 6th of March, it recorded another 935.31 thousand in inflows.
However, those same sessions hit the broader market with aggressive outflows across major assets.
Source: SoSoValue
That made the contrast impossible to ignore. Bitcoin [BTC], Ethereum [ETH], Ripple[XRP], and Solana[SOL] all struggled to hold investor demand. Meanwhile, LINK absorbed capital on two straight days, even as the rest of the market tasted pain.
What proves Chainlink is ready to follow through in price action? The chart showed structure, and structure usually mattered more than noise.
Chainlin [LINK] formed an ascending triangle, which kept pressure building beneath flat resistance. The 9.17 level acted as the ceiling, while 8.30 marked the next likely tap on ascending support. Therefore, buyers still had a level worth defending.
Source: TradingView
Momentum indicators also showed slight improvement, even if the signal remained weak. The RSI hinted that bearish pressure had started to ease, while the MACD began turning slightly positive too. However, bulls still lacked full control, so the setup had not confirmed a clean breakout yet.
That was where the tension sat. LINK had the fuel from inflows and development activity, but the price still needed to respond properly.
Failure to hold 8.30 would weaken the case sharply, while a stronger move above resistance would start validating the broader strength.
Final Summary Chainlink showed unusual strength as development activity stayed high and capital kept flowing in.
LINK still needed to defend 8.30 before on-chain strength could fully translate into price action.
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Bitcoin Drops 2% as Oil Hits $130 and Stock Futures Tumble
Bitcoin took a hit March 9. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency fell 2% to just above $22,000 as oil prices rocketed and U.S. stock futures dropped hard, creating a pretty messy market mood that’s got traders on edge.
Oil prices went crazy. Brent crude shot up to $130 per barrel – a level we haven’t seen in nearly a decade – thanks to geopolitical tensions that are messing with supply lines and making everyone nervous about energy. The surge comes at a time when global markets are already jittery, and energy costs are becoming a major headache for investors trying to figure out what’s next. Analysts say the oil spike could stick around for a while, which would be bad news for economic growth and could pump up inflation even more.
Energy costs matter big time.
U.S. stock futures got hammered too. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures both dropped over 1% in pre-market trading, with investors basically bracing for a rough day ahead. The uncertainty around economic conditions is making people pretty cautious about where to put their money, and it’s showing up across all kinds of assets.
Crypto markets followed the same ugly pattern. Ethereum fell nearly 3% to around $1,550, and other digital assets took similar beatings in what looks like a broad market retreat. The correlation between cryptocurrencies and traditional financial markets keeps getting stronger, which means Bitcoin can’t really hide when everything else is falling apart. Traders who thought crypto might be a safe haven are finding out that’s not really the case when global markets get spooked.
Market participants are waiting for more data. Economic indicators coming out later this week might give some clarity on where interest rates and inflation are headed. Central banks are under a microscope as they try to balance growth and stability – not an easy job when oil prices are going nuts and everyone’s worried about the economy.
Bitcoin’s future depends on lots of factors. Some investors still believe in the digital currency’s long-term prospects, but short-term moves are clearly tied to what’s happening with the broader economy. The connection between energy prices and market sentiment is becoming impossible to ignore. Related coverage: Bitcoin Holders Who Wait Three Years.
No official comments yet from major financial institutions or regulators about current market conditions. Investors are looking for guidance and maybe some interventions that could calm things down, but so far they’re not getting much help from the usual sources.
The Federal Reserve is front and center for investors right now. The central bank’s upcoming meeting could signal how it plans to deal with rising inflation while oil costs are surging. Market participants want to see if the Fed will get more aggressive with monetary policy to fight inflation. Whatever the Fed decides could have big implications for both traditional and digital asset markets.
Tesla’s stock fell nearly 2% in pre-market trading. The company has Bitcoin investments, so crypto market swings can hit its financial performance. Investors are watching closely to see how Tesla handles these dual exposures when the economic climate gets volatile.
Goldman Sachs analysts think the correlation between Bitcoin and macroeconomic factors like oil prices and interest rates will probably keep growing. They point out that Bitcoin’s recent moves have pretty much mirrored risk assets, showing that the cryptocurrency is increasingly being treated as part of the broader financial landscape rather than something separate. The evolving relationship makes predicting Bitcoin’s trajectory more complex.
There’s no official statement from the U.S. Department of Energy about potential measures to counter rising oil prices. The lack of a clear strategy leaves markets uncertain about future energy costs and their effects across various sectors. Investors remain on edge, waiting for announcements that could provide some direction. For more details, see MicroStrategy Plans Fresh Bitcoin Buy as.
The European Central Bank also finds itself in focus as it prepares for next week’s policy meeting. Analysts are speculating about potential shifts in monetary policy in response to inflationary pressures made worse by rising energy costs. The ECB’s decision could ripple through global financial markets, including cryptocurrencies.
Coinbase reports increased trading volumes amid the market volatility. The exchange sees a big rise in both buy and sell orders for Bitcoin and Ethereum, highlighting the heightened investor interest and uncertainty currently hitting the crypto market.
Gold prices climbed modestly to $1,960 per ounce as investors sought safe-haven assets. The preference for gold during uncertain times shows its role as a traditional hedge against inflation and market instability.
MicroStrategy faces scrutiny as its stock price drops 3% in early trading. The company’s substantial Bitcoin holdings make it vulnerable to crypto price swings, and investors are assessing how current market conditions affect its financial health.
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Bitcoin MACD Drops To Bearish Level Not Seen Since 2022 — Crypto Winter Incoming?
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The price of Bitcoin has struggled to muster a sustained upward climb over the last few weeks, with the latest one failing around the $74,000 mark in the past week. However, the premier cryptocurrency seems to have deeper problems than failed price recovery attempts. According to a crypto market expert, the Bitcoin price is at a stage reminiscent of the bearish period of 2022.
Is BTC About To Witness A Repeat Of 2022? In a March 8 post on the X platform, Chartered Market Technician Tony Severino shared an interesting insight into the current situation of the Bitcoin market. The crypto pundit hypothesized that the world’s largest cryptocurrency might have to endure a bearish period associated with the Terra (LUNA) ecosystem crash in 2022.
The rationale behind this evaluation is the steady decline in the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator on BTC’s two-week price chart. MACD is a prominent momentum indicator used in technical analysis to identify trend direction, momentum changes, and potential entry and exit positions.
Typically, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator has two lines: the MACD line (green) and the signal line (red), and a histogram, which reflects the distance between the two aforementioned lines. The histogram, which is the primary momentum indicator, is currently signaling a strong bearish momentum.
This observation is because the histogram bars are expanding, signaling rising momentum in the current direction (which is bearish because the bars are below the neutral or zero line). According to Severino, the MACD indicator is even expanding to levels not seen since 2022, when the Terra (LUNA) ecosystem collapse sent bearish shockwaves through the entire crypto market.
2W Bitcoin LMACD momentum is around the same point before the Luna collapse in 2022
It’s possible something nasty is coming
How are you managing your risk? And do you even know how? pic.twitter.com/SFzsYJxiZc
— Tony Severino, CMT (@TonySeverinoCMT) March 8, 2026
Source: @TonySeverinoCMT on X The crypto market analyst said, “it is possible that something nasty is coming,” suggesting that another crypto winter might be imminent. After Terra’s collapse in May, the premier cryptocurrency would have fallen from above $50,000 to around $30,000 — about a 40% decline — by July 2022.
However, it is important to note that the market might have already priced in what is currently being seen in the MACD indicator, which is often considered a lagging indicator. Moreover, Bitcoin has already lost nearly 30% of its value so far in 2026.
Bitcoin Price At A Glance At the time of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $67,520, reflecting no significant movement in the past 24 hours.
The price of BTC on the daily timeframe | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView Featured image by DALL-E, chart from TradingView
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