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British Electoral Commission documents have revealed that Christopher Harborne, a key shareholder with a 12% stake in Tether, made a multi-million dollar donation to the Reform UK party. This Tether investor’s donation to the British party exceeds $16 million, representing the most significant financial backing to date for a political platform that actively promotes the use of digital assets.

The capital injection seeks to position the United Kingdom as a global cryptocurrency hub, pushing proposals such as reducing the capital gains tax from 18% to 10%. Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has become the country’s first political organization to integrate Bitcoin and other assets into its fundraising system, sparking an intense debate regarding transparency in electoral financing.

The crypto sector is now awaiting a response from lawmakers, who have urged the government to ban crypto donations to prevent potential foreign interference. Meanwhile, the financial sector is closely monitoring the development of custody and stablecoin rules in London—factors that will determine whether the city can maintain its competitiveness against other global tech markets.

Source:https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/06/crypto-billionaire-christopher-harborne-reform-tory-election-pact

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Following a three-day streak above $70K, Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen below this resistance level, trading at $68,131 (down 3.96% in 24) at the time of writing.

Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant shows that Bitcoin selling pressure among short-term holders (STHs), or people who hold BTC for less than 155 days, has recently spiked. 

In the last 24h, panic-led STHs have sold over 27,000 BTC for profit on exchanges. This marked the highest level observed in recent months, signaling an upcoming capitulation phase.

STH Selling Pressure Emerges Despite BTC Recovery

“Over the past 24 hours, STHs have sent more than 27,000 BTC in profit to exchanges, which ranks among the highest levels observed in recent months.” – By @Darkfost_Coc pic.twitter.com/0gsKZM6LT3

— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) March 6, 2026 Another crypto analyst noted that Bitcoin formed a new death cross on March 3. On this day, the 50-day simple moving average crossed below the 200-day average, signaling bearish momentum.

Is Bitcoin entering a capitulation period?The death cross has historically signalled an upcoming capitulation phase, followed by a bottoming-out phase. Crypto markets fell an average of 52%, 50%, and 46% following death crosses in 2014, 2018, and 2022, respectively.

CryptoQuant shows a Bitcoin Exchange Whale Ratio (EWR) of 0.54, suggesting whales are increasingly moving their crypto assets to exchanges.

Source: CryptoQuant

Additional metrics supporting the bearish case include Bitcoin’s open interest dropping by 3.94% in the past day to $45.13 billion, while liquidations mounted to $159.29 million. 

Just yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETF outflows reached $228 million, reversing a 3-day inflow streak. BlackRock, the largest issuer of crypto ETFs globally, has placed a 5% quarterly cap on withdrawals, seemingly overwhelmed after surging withdrawal requests. Institutional crypto lender BlockFills is preparing for “restructuring” due to a liquidity crisis brought on by $75 million in losses in early 2025.

Rising oil prices amid the prevailing US-Iran war, inflationary fears, and heightened unemployment rates have also triggered de-risking among investors.

What Next?Technically, Bitcoin could consolidate between $68-$70K if it holds above the $67,757 swing low. Failure to attain this would risk a test of $65K.

The community also awaits broader market price reactions to the March 18 US Federal Reserve policy announcement.

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Bitcoin (BTC) gets a bad name among some investors due to its steep double-digit drawdowns that punish late buyers, but data suggests the outcome can change with time.

Since 2017, investors who bought BTC near the market highs faced losses of about 40%–50% in the next two years, but data shows many of those positions turned profitable when held for longer than three years.

By contrast, entries near bear-market lows have historically produced triple-digit percentage returns over similar two to three-year periods. Onchain valuation metrics further help explain where these stronger accumulation zones tend to appear.

Bitcoin cycle data reveals how entry timing affects gainsBitcoin’s (BTC) long-term performance appears volatile across the shorter two-year holding period. The cycle comparisons show a massive change when the positions extend to three years.

Investors who bought near the 2017 market peak faced a 48.6% loss after two years during the 2018 bear market. Extending the holding period to three years turned that position into a 108.7% gain.

Bitcoin two-year and three-year drawdowns and returns. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewA similar trajectory appeared in the next market cycle. Buyers entering near the 2021 high recorded losses of 43.5% after two years. By the third year, the same entry produced a 14.5% profit.

The entries near bear-market lows generated far larger gains. Buying close to the 2019 bottom produced returns of 871% after two years and 1,028% after three years.

The 2022 cycle low followed a comparable path. Buy positions initiated near that period generated roughly 465% returns after two years and about 429% after three years.

Bitcoin entry and net returns over two to three years. Source: CointelegraphTogether, the data highlighted a consistent pattern. Two-year windows expose investors to large drawdowns when entries occur near cycle highs. Three-year holding periods historically move most entries into positive territory, while bottom entries capture the strongest price expansion in both holding periods.

BTC realized price zones guide bottom entriesBTC’s onchain valuation metrics help identify where these bottom entries have historically occurred.

Bitcoin’s realized price measures the average acquisition price of coins based on their last onchain movement. Deeper drawdowns frequently extend toward the shifted realized price, which smooths the metric forward and highlights the stronger value zones.

Bitcoin realized price bands. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThese bands have identified long-term accumulation ranges since 2015. Bitcoin’s realized price currently sits near $55,000, while the shifted realized price is around $42,000.

Since 2015, Bitcoin’s realized price bands have repeatedly coincided with the cycle lows, with the price recoveries from these zones initiating multi-year rallies.

The behavior connects closely with the earlier return data. Investors who accumulated near bear-market lows typically entered while the price traded around or below these valuation bands.

Institutional research also highlighted the role of longer holding periods. Bitwise chief information officer Matt Hougan cited a study showing that adding Bitcoin to a traditional 60/40 portfolio increased cumulative and risk-adjusted returns in every three-year period studied. The win rate is 93% across two-year periods, with a roughly 5% allocation producing the strongest balance.

A separate Bitwise review of Bitcoin data from July 2010 through February 2026 showed the probability of loss falls to 0.7% when BTC is held for three years. The risk drops to 0.2% over five years and reaches zero across ten-year holding periods.

The shorter horizons carry more uncertainty. Day traders historically faced a 47.1% chance of losses, while the one-year holding periods still showed a 24.3% probability of being underwater.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, Cointelegraph does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information in this article. This article may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Cointelegraph will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on this information.

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KITE bounced back with strength from a $0.18 slip, clearing all February losses. After successfully defending $0.2, the altcoin jumped to a new all-time high of $0.3036

At the time of writing, Kite [KITE] was trading at $0.3099, up 26.29% on the daily charts. This price uptick was backed by 156% jump in trading volume – A sign of greater market participation. 

KITE buyers pile in, defending key levels After KITE dropped to a low of $0.21 three days ago, buyers stepped in and aggressively bought the dip. In fact, buyers’ strength skyrocketed too while outpacing sellers. In fact, a look at the Buyer Seller Strength metric revealed that buyers have dominated the market for two consecutive days. 

On 5 March, their strength jumped to 86. A day later, it climbed to 93, compared to 6 for sellers. 

Source: Tradingview

The Buyer Seller Dominance further validated these market dynamics. Over this period, Buyer Dominance exceeded 46 million, recording figures of 26 million at press time. 

Traditionally, sustained market demand has strengthened upward momentum, leading to higher prices. 

Profit takers threaten to spoil the party! As expected, after the altcoin rallied to a new all-time high, holders and investors rushed into the market and cashed out. According to Coinglass, the altcoin’s Exchange Inflows surged to $32.2 million, compared to $30.9 million in outflows. 

Source: Coinglass

As a result, KITE’s Spot Netflows jumped by 215% to $1.28 million. Usually, when netflows are positive, it means more sell-side activity than buy-side activity. 

Such market conditions have tended to cause higher downside pressure as the supply available to sell rises – A prelude to price pullbacks.

What does the momentum indicator say? KITE reached another high as buyers dominated the market, and profit takers’ attempts proved inadequate to derail the upward momentum. In doing so, its momentum indicators showed a strong bullish bias.

In fact, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) made a bullish crossover and jumped to 64, signaling strong buying pressure in the market. Likewise, the altcoin’s Relative Vigor Index (RVGI) also made a bullish crossover and rose to 0.0192, further validating the trend’s strength.

Source: Tradingview

These two indicators signaled a likelihood of the market trend holding firm if the demand holds. Thus, if bullish sentiment continues to dominate, KITE could establish a solid foundation above $0.3 and eye another ATH.

On the other hand, profit realization remains a serious threat to recent gains. If sellers continue to cash out, sharp downside pressure could drive KITE to $0.23.

Final Summary Kite [KITE] rallied by 26%, hitting a new all-time high of $0.303 on the back of strong bullish momentum.  Profit realization soared as holders sold into the rally, threatening recent gains.

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BlackRock may prioritize tokenizing assets on XRPL over an XRP ETF. Tokenized stocks and bonds represent a larger institutional opportunity than single funds. Firms like Franklin Templeton are testing asset tokenization as rules clarify. Market attention shifts from the digital asset’s price to the underlying infrastructure. Institutional firms are evaluating XRP’s distributed ledger to issue traditional financial instruments.

While part of the market remains focused on the possible approval of a spot XRP exchange-traded fund by BlackRock, a closer reading of recent statements from executives and commentators suggests the major asset managers might have a different objective. The tokenization of real-world assets on the XRP Ledger appears as an institutional use case with more weight than the launch of a simple investment vehicle.

In a recent discussion, commentator Abdullah Nassif raised the possibility that the absence of a formal application for an XRP ETF is not an omission, but rather a signal that more complex moves are being prepared.

Nassif referenced comments from Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, who anticipates that within a 3 to 12 month timeframe, top-tier asset managers will begin placing tokenized financial products directly onto public blockchains.

Under this scenario, the XRP Ledger would not function as the underlying asset for a fund, but as the settlement layer for digital versions of stocks, bonds, or commodities. Nassif theorized that BlackRock could be evaluating the XRPL precisely for this purpose. 

The Institutional Factor and Adoption Timelines Statements from Asheesh Birla, current CEO of Evernorth, reinforce the thesis of institutional interest in tokenization. During an event in Australia, Birla pointed out that the value of real-world assets tokenized on blockchain networks has shown a steady increase. In his view, the underlying technology has been operational for years. The missing component for mass adoption was a predictable regulatory framework.

Birla mentioned Franklin Templeton and BlackRock itself as examples of institutions currently testing tokenization models as regulations become clearer in certain jurisdictions. He recalled that the XRP ecosystem had already experimented with tokenized assets, such as digital gold, long before the current institutional interest manifested. In his opinion, the difference now is that large financial players are the ones driving the tests.

When asked about the potential impact of these developments on the price of XRP, Birla avoided short-term projections. He argued that measuring the transformation of financial infrastructure in periods of one or two years does not reflect the reality of the process. 

He noted that metrics such as stablecoin growth or the increase in value of tokenized assets indicate the industry is in a more advanced phase than in previous cycles, regardless of spot market volatility.

Ex-Ripple CTO shares candid truth about XRP and crypto marketRipple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz shared a candid response on X about the XRP price with respect to the broader crypto market.

An X user had asked whether the price of XRP was making him feel depressed. Schwartz admitted that he felt "a little" down about it but clarified that his feelings were not limited to XRP alone: "The whole crypto market makes me sad sometimes. Anyone know why?"

The former Ripple CTO, one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger, frequently interacts with the crypto community on social media. Thus, his response on X seems to reflect broader market sentiment rather than XRP specifically.

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The crypto market has seen continued sell-off since October, when nearly $20 billion in leveraged bets were liquidated.

Altcoins, including XRP, are struggling within the crypto market, and even more so since the Oct. 10 event. According to CryptoQuant, 38% of altcoins are near all-time lows, with the recent drop worse than the post-FTX period. 

Shiba Inu prints mark of the beast in 666% futures flow spikeBitcoin spiked very unexpectedly, but unfortunately it did not bring any fresh funds to alternative cryptocurrencies like Shiba Inu.

Shiba Inu is garnering attention on derivatives markets once more following an unusual surge in futures activity that caused flows to rise sharply. Recent data shows that SHIB experienced an extreme short-term increase in futures flow of about 666%, which indicates a sudden wave of speculative positioning around the asset.  

The magnitude of the spike indicates that traders are quickly taking positions as volatility starts to increase, even though the number itself is more symbolic than significant.

SHIB is currently trading at about $0.0000056, indicating a slight intraday recovery following a protracted downtrend that has dominated the market for several months. The larger chart still shows a bearish structure in spite of this slight rebound. 

The price is still trading below the major moving averages, such as the 50- and 200-day lines, which are still pointing lower and support the general downward trend.

DOGE removed a zero for eight hours, but will it return?Dogecoin made a breakthrough attempt, but it was not enough to shift the trend.

After a brief spike lifted the meme asset above the psychologically significant $0.10 level, Dogecoin gave traders a brief moment of excitement. DOGE was able to remove a zero from its price structure for about eight hours, trading in five-digit territory before rapidly falling back below that level.

The broader technical picture still indicates that Dogecoin is still stuck in a wider downtrend, even though the move raised hopes for a possible recovery. As of this writing, DOGE is trading close to $0.096, just below the crucial resistance level of $0.10 that recently rejected the rally.

After a spike in buying pressure drove the price out of the $0.09 area, a short-term breakout took place. Additionally, volume increased during the move, indicating that genuine market participation, rather than thin liquidity, was the driving force behind the rally.

The comeback, though, was only temporary. Sellers reclaimed control and pushed the asset back down once the price hit the $0.10 range. This behavior emphasizes how significant the resistance cluster that has developed there is.

Alchemy Pay, a payment gateway that connects cryptocurrency with traditional fiat currencies, announced Tuesday (March 3) that it obtained a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in Delaware.

This brings to 15 the number of U.S. states in which Alchemy Pay holds Money Transmitter Licenses, the company said in a Tuesday press release. The company secured four of those licenses since the beginning of the year, including Delaware, Nebraska, South Dakota and West Virginia.

With its new license from the Delaware Office of the State Bank Commissioner, Alchemy Pay is authorized to provide regulated money transmission services within the state, according to the release.

Alchemy Pay also has additional licensing applications under review across multiple jurisdictions as it aims to build a fully compliant and regulated payment infrastructure across the United States, the release said.

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Over the past year, the company has also achieved various regulatory milestones in other global markets, including Australia, South Korea, Switzerland and Hong Kong, per the release.

“This expanding regulatory coverage directly supports Alchemy Pay’s ability to scale its fiat-crypto payment services, deepen its market presence and deliver compliant on-ramps and off-ramps to a broader user base,” the company said of its progress in the U.S. “It also lays a critical regulatory foundation for Alchemy Pay’s longer-term strategic initiatives, including the launch of its own stablecoin and the development of its upcoming stablecoin-based blockchain infrastructure, Alchemy Chain.”

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Alchemy Pay said in February that it took a key step in the development of its payments-focused blockchain infrastructure by launching the Alchemy Chain testnet. Through the testnet, developers and partners can experience the network’s core capabilities.

Alchemy Chain is designed to support stablecoin transactions that are fast, low-cost and predictable, as the company aims to support a broader stablecoin payment ecosystem, Alchemy Pay said in a Feb. 22 press release.

PYMNTS reported in March 2025 that many FinTechs operate under money transmitter licenses rather than full banking charters, allowing them to offer cryptocurrency services with fewer capital and compliance constraints.

Unburdened by the strictures of traditional banking charters, FinTechs are leveraging their regulatory flexibility, customer demand and technological prowess to push forward with crypto offerings, the report said.

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The Shibburn portal reports near-zero burn activity for 48 consecutive hours. Despite the technical stagnation, the SHIB price has managed a recent 2.53% rebound. The coin’s correlation with Bitcoin continues to set the pace for its recovery. The market’s second-largest memecoin is facing a critical moment. Data shared by the tracker Shibburn reveals that, for the second day in a row, Shiba Inu burns stall at zero, information that has sounded alarms among investors waiting for a reduction in supply.

While the community continues to make minor efforts, the results over the last 24 hours have not been entirely favorable. During this period, only 45,106 SHIB tokens were transferred to dead wallets in just two transactions—a symbolic figure that fails to move the needle on the total supply.

This stagnation contrasts sharply with the volatility recorded earlier this week, when the burn metric showed five-digit growth. However, even with that massive percentage surge, the actual amount of assets destroyed was less than one million coins.

Price Recovery and Correlation with Bitcoin On the financial side, Shiba Inu attempted to regain ground after a previous 7% drop. Instead, it achieved a modest increase of 2.53%, reaching the $0.0000561 level, moving in sync with the fluctuations experienced by the global market led by the pioneer cryptocurrency.

The primary catalyst for these movements is Bitcoin, reacting to geopolitical tensions and economic news from the United States. As the king coin remains above $70,000, large-cap assets like SHIB have been able to avoid deeper losses during this cycle of volatility.

In summary, for the time being, the community remains attentive to the reactivation of Shibarium’s deflationary mechanisms. While Shiba Inu burns stall at zero, the price’s resilience in the face of the lack of massive burns suggests that market sentiment remains cautious but expectant of a possible trend change.

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The Dogecoin price may be on the verge of its most historic rally yet, as a crypto market analyst has boldly forecasted an explosive rally to $10. Pointing to historical chart patterns, the analyst believes that if Dogecoin can perfectly repeat past cycle trends, a surge into double-digit territory seems highly probable. 

Historical Dogecoin Price Pattern Points To $10 Target On Thursday, March 4, TheMoonHailey shared a bold Dogecoin price forecast on X, predicting a powerful climb to $10 from current levels below $0.1, based on recurring historical trends visible on the long-term weekly chart. The accompanying chart illustrates Dogecoin’s price action and technical trends from 2014 through a projected outlook to 2030.

On the chart, Dogecoin appears to be trading within a well-defined ascending parallel channel that began in 2014, with three circled bottom points highlighted along the lower boundary. Two of these points represent moments when the price crashed to the bottom and found critical support before launching into a massive rally. 

Source: X The first major cycle played out around 2017, where Dogecoin surged approximately 9,200% over roughly 300 days after bouncing from a price bottom. The next cycle in 2021 delivered an even more extraordinary gain of around 26,000% in approximately 150 days. Similarly, this explosive move came just after DOGE hit a price bottom. 

During the 2021 rally, Dogecoin skyrocketed to an all-time high of approximately $0.73, briefly spiking toward the upper boundary of the ascending parallel channel before retracing sharply. Following that peak, the meme coin spent several years consolidating and grinding lower within the channel. As a result, its price action has finally settled to form the third major bottom in the 2026 cycle, 

Now Dogecoin is hovering between $0.09 and $0.1 near that same lower support zone that launched historic rallies in 2017 and 2021. The white arrow on the chart illustrates the meme coin’s projected trajectory, pointing toward the upper resistance band of the ascending parallel channel near the $10 level. 

With DOGE already almost perfectly mirroring the historical trends that preceded former explosive price rallies, the analyst suggests that Dogecoin’s next parabolic surge could be toward $10 if everything plays out as expected. At its current price near $0.09, a surge to $10 would represent a staggering gain of more than 11,000%. 

Analyst Predicts $3 Target From The Same Pattern In a more recent analysis, crypto expert Trader Tardigrade shared his bullish outlook, based on the same historical bottom-channel pattern. His chart identifies three key price bottoms along the lower boundary of the rising channel, with the first two lower supports in 2017 and 2021 marking the points at which Dogecoin launched powerful rallies.  

Rather than a $10 target, Trader Tardigrade projects that Dogecoin could surge toward $3. According to the analyst, the cryptocurrency has formed a third bottom around the $0.09-$0.1 level in 2026, following major price declines and volatility over the years. If the price were to climb to $3, it would represent a remarkable gain of more than 3,200%. 

DOGE price fails to hold $0.1 | Source: DOGEUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

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XRP might be nearing an interesting turning point for its price prediction, and the signal is coming from the derivatives market.

Cryptoquant shows XRP funding rates on Binance have dropped deep into negative territory while price has been trading between $1.35 and $1.50.

That usually means traders are heavily leaning bearish.

Source: CryptoQuantBut setups like this sometimes flip the script. When too many traders pile into the same short trade, the market has a habit of moving the other way.

Funding rates show who is paying whom in the futures market.

When the rate turns deeply negative, it means short sellers are paying extra to keep betting against the price. In other words, the market is crowded with bearish positions.

If XRP starts pump, those short traders may rush to close their positions to avoid losses. That forces them to buy the asset back, which can trigger a fast rebound known as a short squeeze.

Darkfost notes this setup has appeared before. Periods of extreme negative funding have often been followed by short term XRP rallies when sentiment becomes too one sided.

XRP Price Prediction: Could This Extreme Signal Trigger a Reversal?If bearish positioning continues to dominate while funding rates remain deeply negative, the market could become vulnerable to a short squeeze that forces traders to rapidly unwind their positions.

XRP is inside a tight range, and the chart is showing classic compression.

Price is bouncing between the $1.30 support and the $1.50 resistance while printing lower highs along the way. That structure looks a lot like a descending triangle, a pattern that usually appears before a bigger move.

Source: XRPUSD / TradingViewRight now the key level is $1.50. XRP has tested that area several times but still has not broken through. If it finally does, the move could trigger the squeeze hinted at in the derivatives data.

In that case, the next levels to watch sit around $1.61, then $1.90, with $2.20 possible if momentum builds.

On the downside, $1.30 remains the safety net. Buyers have defended it repeatedly. If that level breaks, the structure falls apart and the chart likely rotates toward the $1.12 support zone.

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This project is not trying to be the slow and steady type. It leans fully into speed. Loud meme energy. Bold branding. A community that gets stronger when sentiment flips and traders begin chasing the next narrative that could explode.

In other words, it is built for momentum.

And the early traction shows people are already noticing. The $MAXI presale has pulled in around $4.6 million so far, while early participants can lock their tokens and earn staking rewards of up to 67% APY.

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Data of the Bitcoin URPD shows a supply chasm exists between $72,000 and $81,000, potentially making resistance in the region relatively light.

Bitcoin URPD Signals Air Gap Until $81,000 In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about how Bitcoin support and resistance levels are looking from the perspective of the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD). This indicator tells us about the amount of supply that was last transacted or purchased at the various price levels that BTC has visited in its history.

Below is the chart shared by Martinez that shows the URPD for Bitcoin as it currently stands.

Looks like BTC has surged above some dense price levels | Source: @alicharts on X From the graph, it’s visible that the levels between $60,000 and $70,000 hold the cost basis of a notable amount of the supply. The $67,000 mark, in particular, has a huge value on the URPD.

Earlier, the bearish price action had meant that Bitcoin slipped all the way to the $60,000 level. What had followed the decline was a consolidation period in the region below $70,000. As the price moved sideways here and trading occurred, supply saw repricing into levels falling inside the range, which is potentially why the region is now looking so dense on the URPD.

This week, Bitcoin has finally seen a breakout above $70,000, meaning that it’s now past the dense zone. As is apparent from the chart, the nearby levels in the up direction only hold a relatively small share of the supply.

Generally, when the market mood is bearish, investors in loss can react to surges to their acquisition level by exiting the market. They may do so fearing that the price rally is only temporary and that they could fall underwater again. Due to this, large levels of the URPD that are situated above the spot price can act as potential centers of resistance in the future.

Since the $72,000 to $81,000 price range is relatively thin with supply right now, it may not provide too much resistance to Bitcoin. As the analyst explains, “if momentum builds, there is open air in that range.” For momentum to build, the support levels below might have to hold first. Just like how large supply zones above can provide resistance, those below can act as support cushions instead. This happens as investors accumulate more to defend their acquisition level.

As the Bitcoin market sentiment has been quite bearish recently, it remains to be seen whether dips into the supply cluster at $70,000 and below will be met with buying.

BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $70,500, up 4% over the past week.

The price of the coin seems to have gone up over the last few days | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com

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A major narrative that is making serious waves in the entire cryptocurrency sector is the fact that the Bitcoin price may have reached a bottom. In the midst of this persistent speculation about the leading crypto asset, a key metric is taking the spotlight, providing insights regarding whether BTC has reached a bottom.

Why Bitcoin May Have Hit A Bottom While the price of Bitcoin has experienced a slight rebound, discussions about whether the flagship crypto asset has hit a bottom are turning in the sector at a rapid rate. Crypto Tice, a market expert and investor, has outlined that a key BTC metric has historically determined the price bottom.

After a brief bounce, Bitcoin may be showing early signs of stabilization, as the Bitcoin Total Supply in Profit metric presently indicates that the market may be nearing or has already achieved a local bottom. The indicator is starting to flash indications that have historically been linked to times of tiredness in selling activity after weeks of continuous downside pressure and unsettled confidence throughout the cryptocurrency sector.

According to Crypto Tice, BTC has hit the bottom, and crypto participants have failed to see it. Looking at the data from the metric, the crypto king has officially shifted into historical bottom territory, marking an important moment for the market as a whole.

Source: Chart from Crypto Tice on X Extreme levels of these indicators may indicate times when supply is being absorbed by stronger hands, and panic selling starts to diminish. Currently, supply at a loss is peaking, weak hands have been flushed, long-term holders are not selling, and liquidity is compressing. Crypto Tice stated this is not subtle or speculative; it is structural capitulation and accumulation in real time. 

Furthermore, when supply flips from loss-heavy to profit-ready zones, the expert highlighted that markets do not drift; they undergo an explosive upward move. As a result, the expert sees the current structure as an ideal opportunity to enter the market, calling it a “once-in-a-cycle entry point.” Bitcoin is approaching a moment that will spur the next breakout, and doubters will be watching on the sidelines.

BTC Traders Are Leaning Toward A Defensive Side Technical analyst and host of the Crypto Banter show, Kyle Doops, shared on the X platform that the Bitcoin tape looks a bit split right now. The expert analysis is based on the Funding Rates, which seem to have been in a negative direction.

Data shows that the BTC Funding rates are still in the negative zone, meaning that futures traders are constantly leaning toward a defensive side. However, at the same time, the Coinbase Premium Gap just experienced an upswing. 

It is worth noting that BTC is now trading higher on Coinbase than on other crypto exchanges. Such a scenario often implies that investors in the United States, both retail and institutional, are stepping up. In the meantime, derivatives are still cautious, and spot buyers are quietly picking some up.

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Cryptocurrencies fell about 4% on Friday as a weak jobs report and the US airstrike campaign weigh on risk assets. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $68,233.29 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,987.55 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $85.49 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.36 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09080 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055406 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 96,006 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $323.92 million.

Wall Street just welcomed another crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the party, but polkadot's price chart didn't exactly roll out the red carpet. On March 6, digital asset manager 21shares launched the first spot polkadot (DOT) exchange-traded fund in the U.S., giving investors regulated exposure to the blockchain network's native token, DOT.

HypurrFi, a lending market on Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM supporting both pooled and isolated markets, has exposed a rounding vulnerability within the Aave V3 core code prior to 3.5, putting a hold on XAUTO and UBTC markets to ensure the safety of user funds. 

The news comes in as Aave Labs published a detailed report on the success of the V4 upgrade, stating that after a year of testing, no critical vulnerabilities were found.

So while the progress of the V4 upgrade is interesting, there remains lingering doubt due to an apparent bug currently in the protocol, housing $26.5 billion in user deposits. 

What did HypurrFi find? HypurrFi, through its internal monitoring system, discovered errors in Aave’s V3 calculation logic, immediately pausing new deposits and borrowing in the affected markets. The move was made in order to ensure the safety of user funds and allow withdrawals and repayments without any risks involved. 

In order to address the issues, HypurrFi has now teamed up with Aave deployers and security researchers. They also urged other Aave fork projects to contact them for security insights, hinting that the vulnerability might affect other platforms outside their own markets.

The recent developments raise questions about the Aave V3, potentially giving Aave Labs more points in arguing the urgency of its highly contested V4 upgrade. Aave made over $120 million in revenue last year, per Defillama data. 

How secure is Aave Labs’ V4 upgrade? Just a few days before the rounding vulnerability was exposed, Aave Labs published a comprehensive security report for V4. The document included details of the year-long review process conducted from March 2025 to February 2026. The process took a total of 345 review days, involving multiple audit firms, including Certora, ChainSecurity, Trail of Bits, and Blackthorn. It also included over 900 independent researchers who submitted their findings during a six-week Sherlock security contest.

In the report, Aave Labs claimed that “no critical or high-severity vulnerabilities were found,” stating that the security framework in the V4 upgrade includes formal verification, manual audits, invariant testing, fuzzing, and AI-assisted scanning, all of which represent a “security first” approach that applies safeguards at the beginning of design stages rather than at the end. 

While that sounds reassuring, users are wary because the V3 went through similar audits from top firms before it was deployed, and after years of operation, HypurrFi found a bug. 

What does this mean for Aave? This report lands amid difficult times in the Aave ecosystem as BDG Labs announced on February 20 that it would be leaving on April 1, citing Labs’ control over governance and artificial constraints on V3 developments as reasons behind its decision. 

A few weeks later, ACI also announced that it will not renew its contract with Aave, and will see its agreement out over the remaining four months of validity. ACI founder Marc Zeller goes on to mention the “Aave Will Win” proposal, which would grant Labs around $51 million in funding, citing it as evidence that “a single entity holds enough voting power to pass its own budget proposals over community opposition.”

The proposal passed all necessary checks and received 52.8% support from the community, but Zeller protested that the votes would have failed if it did not depend on approximately 233,000 AAVE from Labs-linked addresses, including 111,000 allegedly delegated by founder Stani Kulechov. 

Both BDG and ACI departures point at a common issue: frustration over Lab’s push to migrate from V3 to V4. The initial proposals suggested slowly changing V3’s settings, forcing users to migrate once V4 launches. BDG boldly opposed this move, further criticizing Aave Labs for purposely halting V3’s development while promoting V4 by comparing it negatively to V3.

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TLDR:Tokenized Real-World Assets and Institutional Products Hit Record LevelsAave Crosses $1 Trillion as DeFi Activity Compounds Across the EcosystemBuilders Advance Privacy Tools, Scaling Capacity, and Staking Infrastructure Tokenized real-world assets on Ethereum mainnet surpassed $15 billion in total market capitalization this month. Aave crossed $1 trillion in all-time cumulative loans, marking a major milestone for decentralized lending on Ethereum. BNP Paribas and BlackRock deepened their presence on Ethereum through new tokenized fund launches and integrations. Ethereum’s Layer 2 networks advanced significantly, with Linea peaking at 218 mGas/s and Optimism shipping Upgrade 18. Ethereum builders delivered a remarkable month of progress across the ecosystem, with milestones that captured attention across both crypto and traditional finance.

Tokenized real-world assets on Ethereum mainnet crossed $15 billion in market cap. Aave surpassed $1 trillion in all-time loans, marking a major threshold for decentralized lending.

These achievements arrived alongside 25 distinct ecosystem deliverables spanning privacy, scaling, institutional adoption, and developer tooling.

Tokenized Real-World Assets and Institutional Products Hit Record Levels Ethereum builders pushed tokenized real-world assets past $15 billion in total market cap on mainnet. The figure reflects sustained growth in onchain financial products built on Ethereum infrastructure. Several institutions contributed directly to that growth through new product launches this month.

From private payments to tokenized funds and AI standards, Ethereum builders kept shipping.

Here are 25 things the ecosystem delivered this month.

0/ @payy_link announced Payy Network, a privacy-first Ethereum enabled EVM L2.

It features default private token transfers and a…

— Ethereum (@ethereum) March 5, 2026

BNPParibas launched a euro-denominated money market fund directly on Ethereum’s public blockchain. The move brought one of Europe’s largest banks into Ethereum’s financial infrastructure in a meaningful way. It also added to the growing list of regulated financial products now operating onchain.

OndoFinance brought tokenized stocks, SPYon and QQQon, live as DeFi collateral on @Morpho. @eulerfinance also accepted tokenized equities as collateral through a collaboration with Ondo Finance, Sentora, and Chainlink. Traditional financial exposure is now usable inside Ethereum-native lending markets without leaving the chain.

Uniswap integrated with Securitize to make BlackRock’s BUIDL fund tradeable through UniswapX. @StartaleGroup introduced JPYSC, the first trust bank-backed Japanese yen stablecoin on Ethereum. Together, these launches show institutions treating Ethereum as core financial infrastructure rather than experimental technology.

Aave Crosses $1 Trillion as DeFi Activity Compounds Across the Ecosystem Aave crossing $1 trillion in cumulative all-time loans stands as one of the month’s most watched milestones. The figure represents years of consistent lending activity built on Ethereum’s open financial layer. It also reflects growing trust in decentralized protocols to handle serious financial volume over time.

MetaLeX_Labs added to DeFi’s expanding use cases by launching cyberSign this month. The product allows users to sign legally binding agreements using Ethereum or Base as the signing infrastructure. It bridges legal execution with blockchain-native identity in a practical and accessible way.

RobinhoodApp launched the public testnet for Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum L2 powered by Arbitrum. The platform targets institutional settlement and aims to bridge traditional brokerage activity with public rollup infrastructure. It joins a growing set of financial platforms building directly on Ethereum’s Layer 2 ecosystem.

@base also announced that Y Combinator startups can now receive funding in USDC on Base. The development connects early-stage startup capital with Ethereum’s stablecoin and payment rails. It opens a practical path for new companies to operate natively within the Ethereum ecosystem from day one.

Builders Advance Privacy Tools, Scaling Capacity, and Staking Infrastructure Ethereum builders made parallel progress in privacy, performance, and staking throughout the month. @payy_link announced Payy Network, a privacy-first EVM Layer 2 with default private token transfers.

@hinkal_protocol enabled private ETH and stablecoin payments on Arbitrum, extending privacy further across L2s.

Starknet integrated Nightfall for confidential institutional DeFi and released Starkzap, an open-source SDK for consumer apps. @blockscout launched a Tor-native onion service, giving users a private way to view Ethereum state.

The @ethereumfndn also released the One Trillion Dollar Security Dashboard, offering a full view of ecosystem security.

LineaBuild sustained over 100 mGas per second throughout the month, peaking at 218 mGas per second. @Optimism shipped Upgrade 18, targeting a more performant and customizable OP Stack for builders. These results confirm that Ethereum’s rollup layer is actively delivering on its throughput promises.

Rocket_Pool activated Saturn One, introducing 4 ETH megapool validators to strengthen decentralized staking. @ether_fi released its Android app, lowering the barrier for mobile users entering staking and DeFi.

The @ethereumfndn also published its 2026 priorities — Scale, Improve UX, and Harden the L1 — keeping long-term development coordinated and public.

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Solana spot ETFs are down 57% since July 2025, yet cumulative inflows reached $1.45 billion and most of that capital has stayed invested today. Eric Balchunas said roughly 50% of assets come from 13F filers, suggesting reporting institutions, not fast-money traders, account for much of the demand. Adjusted for market cap, Balchunas argues Solana’s launch demand is roughly equivalent to $54 billion in Bitcoin ETF flows at the same stage. Solana’s spot ETFs have delivered one of the strangest launch profiles in crypto markets: the products are down 57% since debuting in July 2025, yet capital has continued to arrive. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas described the timing as arguably some of the worst any ETF launch could face. Even so, the funds have gathered $1.45 billion in cumulative inflows, and most of that money has stayed put. In other words, a battered price chart has not broken investor conviction, a contrast that is forcing a second look at what demand for these vehicles represents.

Solana is down 57% since the spot ETFs launched in July (that is about as unlucky timing as you'll ever see in ETFs) yet they managed to not only accumulate $1.5b in flows but not really give any of it up. Further, 50% of the assets are from 13F filers = serious inv base. Both… pic.twitter.com/jfCPCTOnsv

— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) March 5, 2026

Sticky flows reshape the Solana ETF story The underlying flow chart is what changes the tone. Cumulative inflows started near zero, climbed gradually through September, accelerated through October and November, reached $410 million by Oct. 23, and then surged to $1.45 billion by March 2, 2026. Balchunas emphasized that the line barely dips, meaning money came in and largely remained despite the drawdown. That stickiness matters because fast reversals usually point to momentum-chasing retail flows. Here, the absence of panic outflows looks more like strategic positioning, especially since roughly half of assets are held by 13F filers with formal reporting obligations now.

Balchunas also argued the raw number understates the launch. Adjusted for Solana’s smaller market capitalization relative to Bitcoin, the $1.45 billion in flows is roughly comparable to $54 billion in Bitcoin ETF flows at the same point after launch. Bitcoin products, he noted, had gathered only about half that amount in the equivalent window, and they were introduced during a rally rather than a 57% slide. From that angle, Solana’s ETF demand starts to look unusually strong, not weak, because buyers kept allocating into a falling market instead of waiting for easier momentum to return.

None of this guarantees where SOL trades next. The data says only that institutional interest has not collapsed, not that price appreciation is inevitable from roughly $88. Future performance still depends on whether new money keeps entering, whether existing holders add exposure, and whether a broader altcoin rotation eventually appears. But the report does challenge one lazy conclusion: that Solana ETFs have failed. For now, persistent inflows into a deeply underwater launch tell a different story, one in which patience, scale and institutional time horizons may matter more than the brutal chapter of price action.

Dogecoin trades at $0.09076 amid bearish pressure. DOGE eyes $0.096 resistance amid mixed futures signals.

Ongoing innovation in decentralized finance is again under scrutiny as the curve pancake dispute over code reuse and cybersecurity risks surfaces between two major DEX platforms.

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Curve Finance challenges PancakeSwap over StableSwap implementationPancakeSwap Infinity launch, cross-chain strategy and new features Curve Finance challenges PancakeSwap over StableSwap implementation The Curve Finance team publicly accused PancakeSwap of copying its StableSwap code without going through the proper Curve Finance licensing process needed for collaboration. According to Curve, the contested code powers the StableSwap feature used to swap stablecoins and other “tightly-pegged” assets on PancakeSwap Infinity, the latest version of the PancakeSwap DEX.

However, Curve indicated that it remains open to a formal agreement. “If you want to enjoy using stableswap without legal problems and to borrow some of our expertise to keep users SAFU, you still can contact us for licensing and collaboration,” the team wrote on X. That statement underscored both legal exposure and user-protection concerns.

In a separate post, Curve stressed that “deep stableswap expertise” is required to safely integrate swap features. Moreover, the team cited the 2022 hack of the Saddle Finance DEX and the $116 million hack of DeFi protocol Balancer in 2025 as examples of swap-based code exploits when such expertise is lacking.

The PancakeSwap team responded that it would reach out to Curve Finance to address the issue directly. That said, Curve replied, “Indeed, better to be friends and build together,” signaling a willingness to resolve the conflict collaboratively despite the ongoing curve pancake dispute over code usage and implementation.

Cointelegraph contacted both teams for additional comment but had not received any replies by the time of publication. The lack of response leaves open questions about how quickly the two projects will formalize any licensing or technical review process.

The incident highlights growing cybersecurity and legal risks that arise in decentralized finance as protocols iterate on products and expand features. However, it also illustrates how public communication on social platforms now plays a central role in negotiating open-source licensing and security responsibilities.

PancakeSwap Infinity launch, cross-chain strategy and new features PancakeSwap Infinity officially launched on the Arbitrum network and BNB Chain in April 2025. The rollout followed the integration of one-click cross chain swaps designed to let users move digital assets seamlessly between supported blockchain protocols, improving capital efficiency across networks.

The upgraded DEX also introduced “hooks,” a system of DEX smart contract plugins that enables developers and liquidity providers to customize parameters for liquidity pools. Moreover, these hooks support dynamic fee structuring, tailored rebates, and onchain limit orders that only execute when predefined conditions are met, offering more granular control over trading strategies.

According to PancakeSwap, the Infinity upgrade cut pool creation fees by up to 99%, significantly lowering the barrier to launching new liquidity pools. That said, the design was also built to support a range of liquidity approaches, from passive strategies to more actively managed positions that can adapt to changing market conditions.

In July 2025, PancakeSwap Infinity expanded further by launching on Base, an Ethereum layer-2 (L2) scaling network. The team promoted trading fees up to 50% cheaper when ETH ($1,980)—the native token of the Ethereum layer-1 blockchain—was traded against ERC-20 tokens via the platform and its new routing architecture.

The ERC-20 token standard underpins most assets minted on Ethereum, including the gas and governance tokens of Ethereum L2 networks, memecoins, and other projects issuing tokens on the chain. However, as more assets and protocols interconnect, swap feature vulnerabilities become more consequential, especially when complex routing spans several smart contracts and networks.

Overall, the dispute between Curve Finance and PancakeSwap places fresh attention on licensing, security best practices, and collaborative engineering in DeFi. As cross-chain trading and advanced liquidity tools proliferate, legal clarity and robust code review will likely become as important as new product features themselves.

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Analysts believe that Bitcoin will have to stay above the $68,000 level to continue its recovery.

Several major altcoins have turned down from their overhead resistance levels, indicating that bears remain in control.

Bitcoin’s (BTC) relief rally was rejected at the $74,000 level, and the bears have pulled the price below $68,500. Select analysts believe that BTC will have to hold the $68,000 to $70,000 zone to continue its short-lived bull trend. 

The big question on traders’ minds is whether BTC has bottomed out or if it could fall further. Coinbureau CEO Nic said in a post on X that BTC’s price relative to gold has historically “taken about 14 months to go from peak to bottom.” The bottom of the ratio has been followed by a sharp rally of more than 300% in BTC on every occasion. The current 13-month decline from the previous ratio peak suggests that BTC may be close to bottoming out.

Crypto market data daily view. Source: TradingViewNot everyone believes that BTC’s bear market may be ending. On-chain analytics company CryptoQuant said in a post on X that BTC is in a bear market as per their Bull Score Index, which remains deep in bearish territory. The platform said data shows the current rally is “likely just a relief rally, not the start of a new bull phase.”

Could BTC and select major altcoins hold on to their support levels? Let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

Bitcoin price predictionBTC turned down from the breakdown level of $74,508 on Thursday, indicating that the bears are defending the level with all their might.

BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe 20-day exponential moving average ($69,003) is the critical support to watch out for on the downside. If the Bitcoin price turns up from the 20-day EMA, the bulls will again attempt to clear the obstacle at $74,508. If they can pull it off, the BTC/USDT pair may soar to $84,000. Such a move suggests that the pair may have bottomed out at $60,000.

On the contrary, a close below the 20-day EMA may pull the price to the support line. This is a vital level to keep an eye on as a break below the support line tilts the advantage in favor of the bears. The pair may then collapse to $60,000.

Ether price predictionEther (ETH) cleared the $2,111 resistance on Wednesday, but the bears pulled the price back below the level on Thursday.

ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe Ether price continued lower and broke below the 20-day EMA ($2,032), suggesting that the market rejected the break above the $2,111 level. The ETH/USDT pair is likely to oscillate between $1,750 and $2,200 for some time.

Conversely, if the price turns up from the current level and breaks above the 50-day SMA ($2,328), it suggests that the selling pressure has weakened. The pair may then start an up move to $2,600. 

BNB price predictionBNB (BNB) turned down from the $670 level on Thursday, indicating that the bears are vigorously defending the level.

BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bears have pulled the price below the 20-day EMA ($637), indicating that the bulls have given up. That suggests the BNB/USDT pair may remain inside the $570 to $670 range for a while longer.

The bulls will be back in the driver’s seat on a close above the $670 level. That opens the doors for a rally to the 50-day SMA ($718) and later to $790. Sellers will have to yank the BNB price below the $570 level to start the next leg of the down move to $500.

XRP price predictionXRP (XRP) closed above the 20-day EMA ($1.41) on Wednesday, but the bulls could not sustain the higher levels.

XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bears are attempting to pull the XRP/USDT pair below the $1.27 support. If they manage to do that, the XRP price may slump to the support line of the descending channel pattern.

On the contrary, if the pair turns up and breaks above the 20-day EMA, it suggests that the bulls are attempting a comeback. The pair may then rally to $1.61, which could again act as stiff resistance.

Solana price predictionSolana (SOL) turned down from the $95 level on Thursday and has slipped below the 20-day EMA ($86).

SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe flattish 20-day EMA and the RSI just below the midpoint indicate a balance between supply and demand. The Solana price may oscillate between $76 and $95 for a few more days.

Buyers will have to secure a close above the $95 level to suggest that the bears are losing their grip. The SOL/USDT pair may then surge to the $117 level. Sellers will be back in the game on a close below $76.

Dogecoin price predictionDogecoin (DOGE) rose above the 20-day EMA ($0.10) on Wednesday, but the bulls could not pierce the 50-day SMA ($0.11).

DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe Dogecoin price turned down and reached the critical $0.09 support. If the bears pull the price below the $0.09 level, the DOGE/USDT pair may retest the Feb. 6 low of $0.08. Buyers are expected to fiercely defend the $0.08 level, as a close below it may sink the pair to $0.06.

The bulls will have to thrust the price above the 50-day SMA to signal strength. The pair may then rally to the breakdown level of $0.12, where the bears are expected to step in.

Cardano price predictionBuyers attempted to push Cardano (ADA) above the 20-day EMA ($0.27) on Thursday, but the bears held their ground.

ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewHowever, a minor advantage in favor of the bulls is that they have not allowed the Cardano price to dip below the $0.25 level. If the price turns up from the current level or the $0.25 support, the bulls will again attempt to push the ADA/USDT pair to the downtrend line of the descending channel pattern.

On the other hand, a close below the $0.25 level opens the doors for a retest of the support line. A close below the support line may sink the pair to the $0.15 level.

Bitcoin Cash price predictionThe bounce off the $443 level in Bitcoin Cash (BCH) fizzled out at $476 on Wednesday, indicating a negative sentiment. 

BCH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bears will attempt to strengthen their position by pulling the Bitcoin Cash price below the $443 support. If they manage to do that, the BCH/USDT pair will complete a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern. The pair may then plummet to $375.

Buyers will have to propel the price above the 20-day EMA ($488) to signal strength. The pair may then reach the 50-day SMA ($533), which is likely to attract sellers. A close above the 50-day SMA indicates the start of a sustained recovery toward $600.

Hyperliquid price predictionHyperliquid (HYPE) has pulled back to the moving averages, which are a crucial support to watch out for.

HYPE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewIf the Hyperliquid price rebounds off the moving averages with force, the bulls will again attempt to drive the HYPE/USDT pair to the $36.77 overhead resistance. A close above the $36.77 level signals the start of a new up move.

Contrary to this assumption, if the price continues lower and breaks below the moving averages, it suggests that the pair may remain inside the $20.82 to $36.77 range for a few more days.

Monero price predictionBuyers are attempting to push Monero (XMR) above the $360 level, but are facing stiff resistance from the bears.

XMR/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe 20-day EMA ($347) is the crucial support to watch out for on the downside. If the Monero price bounces off the 20-day EMA, the possibility of a break above the 50-day SMA ($396) increases. The XMR/USDT pair may then rally to the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of $414.

Instead, if the price turns down and breaks below the 20-day EMA, it signals that the bears are active at higher levels. That may keep the pair range-bound between $384 and $302 for some time.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, Cointelegraph does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information in this article. This article may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Cointelegraph will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on this information.

Shiba Inu rebounds after retesting key support near $0.00000544. Analysts now watch $0.00000586 and $0.00000644 as the next SHIB price targets.

Shiba Inu is showing renewed strength after defending a key support level during recent market volatility. The meme coin now shows early signs of recovery as broader crypto momentum improves. Analysts say the latest price reaction could open the path for a short-term rebound.

Shiba Inu Reclaims Support After Brief DeclineShiba Inu recently tested a crucial support zone before quickly rebounding, according to market analyst SwallowAcademy. The analyst said the token retested a local bottom between $0.00000544 and $0.00000520 on the one-hour timeframe.

Earlier analysis outlined two potential scenarios. One scenario suggested a bounce from the $0.0000055 support region. However, that outcome did not materialize immediately as bearish pressure pushed prices lower.

The decline on March 5 forced Shiba Inu to revisit the deeper local support area. Despite the drop, the token did not remain there long. Buyers stepped in quickly and lifted the price back above the $0.0000055 demand zone.

SwallowAcademy noted that the recovery aligns with the second scenario outlined in Thursday’s analysis. According to the analyst, the swift rebound signals strengthening momentum on lower timeframes.

Shiba Inu had shown moderate growth earlier in the week. The token rose 4% on March 4, reaching an intraday high of $0.00000586. It later closed around $0.00000570.

However, the rally did not last. The following day brought renewed selling pressure. A 3% drop pushed the price back toward $0.0000055.

Meanwhile, the broader crypto market showed improving sentiment. Bitcoin climbed above $68,000, a level last seen in early February. Shiba Inu followed the trend but delivered a smaller gain compared to Bitcoin.

Analysts Outline Potential Uptrend TargetsSwallowAcademy’s chart analysis highlighted measured price targets following the successful support retest. The first resistance target stands at $0.00000586. This level matches the intraday high recorded on March 3. At the current market price of $0.00000558, Shiba Inu sits about 5% below that level.

The analyst said a break above that resistance could open the path toward a second target at $0.00000644. That move would represent a 15.6% increase from the current price. The $0.00000644 level also aligns with the area where Shiba Inu peaked on February 26. Analysts often view such levels as key resistance zones.

SwallowAcademy described these objectives as smaller targets on the lower timeframe chart. The analyst suggested that stronger bullish momentum could develop on higher timeframes. Previous analysis from the same commentator projected a potential move above $0.0000085. The forecast relied on a bullish chart formation that may emerge if momentum continues.

However, the analyst cautioned that the scenario remains uncertain. Bears still hold considerable influence over the market structure. For now, Shiba Inu’s next move depends on broader crypto conditions. Sustained market strength could help the token push toward the outlined resistance levels.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 6, 2026) - SATO Technologies Corp. (TSXV: SATO) (OTCQB: CCPUF) ("SATO" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$1,300,000, consisting of: (i) up to 14,901,960 units (the "Units") of the Company at a price of $0.06375 per Unit for proceeds of up to C$950,000; and (ii) up to 350 convertible debenture units (the "Debenture Units" and together with the Units, the "Offered Securities") for proceeds of up to C$350,000.

Each Unit will consist of one common share (a "Common Share") and one common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $0.085 per Common Share during the first year following the date of issuance, and $0.10 per Common Share thereafter, until the expiry of the Warrants five (5) years from the date of issuance.

Each Debenture Unit will consist of a C$1,000 principal amount unsecured convertible debenture (a "Debenture") and detachable Warrants equal to the number of Common Shares issuable upon full conversion of the Debenture. The Debentures will bear 15% annual interest, payable quarterly in cash or Common Shares, at the option of the holder, with any share-settled interest being subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV"), and priced in accordance with applicable TSXV policies at the time of payment. The Debentures will mature three (3) years from the date of issue. The Debentures will be convertible, at the option of the holder, into Common Shares of the Company at a conversion price of $0.085 per Common Share during the first year following the date of issuance and $0.10 per Common Share thereafter until the maturity date.

The Debentures will be unsecured, subject to a springing first-priority lien upon repayment or release of the Company's loan facility with Sygnum Bank AG, and will rank pari passu with all other Debentures issued under the Offering. Each detachable Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of $0.10 for a period of three (3) years from the date of issue.

The net proceeds of the Offering will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. Consistent with its capital management strategy, the Company intends to prioritize revenues from its cryptocurrency mining operations and existing cash flows for ongoing operational needs, with Offering proceeds deployed to supplement such funding and support broader corporate purposes as management deems appropriate. The Company retains full discretion as to the allocation, timing, and prioritization of the use of proceeds described herein.

The Offered Securities will be issued by way of private placement: (a) in all provinces and territories of Canada under applicable prospectus exemptions; (b) in the United States to accredited investors pursuant to exemptions under Rule 506(b) of Regulation D under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, without general solicitation or advertising; and (c) in other jurisdictions on a private placement basis in compliance with applicable laws and without requiring any prospectus or registration filing. All securities issued under the Offering will be subject to a four-month hold period in Canada in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Insiders of the Company may participate in the Offering. Any such participation would constitute a "related party transaction" within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). If insiders do participate, the Company expects to rely on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 set out in Sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a), respectively, on the basis that the fair market value of the securities to be issued to insiders (or the consideration to be paid therefor), insofar as it involves interested parties, would not exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization, calculated in accordance with MI 61-101.

The Offering remains subject to the Company's receipt of all necessary regulatory and other approvals, including the approval of the TSXV, and the Company intends to close the Offering as soon as possible following receipt of TSXV conditional approval.

The Company also announces that it is indebted to a certain creditor in the amount of USD$25,000 (C$34,105) as of February 28, 2026 (the "Indebtedness"), pursuant to a consulting agreement (the "Consulting Agreement"). The Indebtedness represents payments for services accrued under the Consulting Agreement and are not considered investor relations services (as defined in the policies of the TSXV). The Company has elected to settle the Indebtedness by issuing 534,980 Units, on the same terms as those Units issued under the Offering. The settlement of the Indebtedness through the issuance of the Units remains subject to the approval of the TSXV. All Units issued to settle the Indebtedness will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance, in accordance with applicable securities laws. The creditor is an arm's length party to the Company and the issuance of the Units in connection with the settlement of the Indebtedness will not result in the creation of a new Insider or Control Person.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the Securities in the United States. The Securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

About SATO

SATO, founded in 2017, is a publicly listed company providing efficient computing power. The Company currently operates one data center tailored to provide computing power for Bitcoin Mining, but may look to expand or add additional data centers for computing power for Bitcoin Mining, High Power Computing ("HPC"), Artificial Intelligence ("AI"). The Company is listed on (TSXV: SATO) (OTCQB: CCPUF). To learn more about SATO, visit www.bysato.com.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements regarding: completion of the Offering (including its size, structure and timing), the issuance of Units and Convertible Debenture Units, the debt settlement in connection with the Consulting Agreement, the terms of the Debentures and Warrants, subscriber participation, the intended use of proceeds, and the receipt of all required approvals, including approval of the TSXV.

Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on information available at the time of this news release and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the Company may not complete the Offering on the terms described or at all; the TSXV may not approve the Offering; the conditions to closing may not be satisfied; the proceeds of the Offering may not be used as currently anticipated; volatility in digital asset markets (including the value of Bitcoin used for subscription or repayment); general market conditions; and other factors outside the Company's control.

Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve inherent uncertainties and risks. Undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated.

The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

NEITHER THE TSXV NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSXV) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

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Source: SATO Technologies Corp.

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