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Ethereum price has come under renewed pressure after a major on-chain event shook the market. Since March 6, ETH has dropped nearly 8%, even though it is down only about 1.4% over the past 24 hours.

The weakness followed a $157 million ETH transfer by Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke, possibly to dump. However, deeper on-chain data now suggests that some whale cohorts may actually be trying to absorb the selling pressure.

Co-Founder’s $157 Million Transfer May Be Misread as Whale SellingEthereum’s recent weakness began when Jeffrey Wilcke, one of the network’s co-founders, moved 79,176 ETH to the Kraken exchange, worth roughly $157 million at current prices. Large transfers to exchanges often signal potential selling activity and can hit sentiment hard. Shortly after this transfer appeared, standard whale metrics also showed a decline in large ETH holdings.

Data tracking Ethereum supply held by whales outside exchanges dropped by roughly 80,000 ETH, almost identical to the size of Wilcke’s transfer. This is an important detail.

Because whale metrics group many large wallets together, a single very large wallet movement can sometimes appear as broad whale selling. In this case, the 80,000 ETH decline closely matches Wilcke’s deposit, suggesting the co-founder’s transfer may be reflected in those whale metrics.

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Whale Selling Probably Reflecting Wilcke’s Transfer: SantimentIn other words, what initially looked like widespread whale distribution could simply be one large founder-level transfer showing up inside aggregate data. This is why a deeper breakdown of whale cohorts becomes important.

Whale Cohorts Are Actually AccumulatingWhen whale data is examined more closely using balanced cohort metrics, the narrative becomes very different. Two major Ethereum whale cohorts have been increasing their holdings during the same period.

The first group consists of wallets holding between 1 million and 10 million ETH. This cohort began accumulating on March 5, raising its supply from 6.28 million ETH to about 6.40 million ETH.

That represents an increase of roughly 120,000 ETH, worth approximately $234 million at current prices.

ETH Whales Net Buying: SantimentAnother cohort: wallets holding between 100,000 and 1 million ETH, also began accumulating shortly afterward. Since March 6, their holdings have increased from 11.48 million ETH to roughly 11.57 million ETH, meaning they added nearly 90,000 ETH, worth about $175 million.

This accumulation suggests that some large investors may have stepped in to absorb the supply entering the market, offsetting part of the selling pressure. It also explains why the broader whale metrics initially appeared bearish, even though specific whale groups were actually increasing their exposure.

Momentum Signal and Rising Channel Flag Contradictory MovesEven before the co-founder transfer appeared, Ethereum’s chart had already started flashing warning signs. On the 8-hour chart, ETH formed a hidden bearish divergence between February 14 and March 6. During that period, the Ethereum price created a lower high, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI), a momentum indicator, formed a higher high.

Hidden bearish divergence typically appears during downtrends and often signals that selling pressure is still present despite temporary rebounds. Soon after the signal appeared, Ethereum weakened and eventually dropped nearly 8%, triggered further by the possible Co-Founder transfer.

RSI Divergence: TradingViewAt the same time, ETH has been trading inside a rising channel since February 24, which indicates that buyers were still attempting to build a short-term bullish structure. This channel may also explain why certain whale cohorts continued accumulating.

However, that bullish structure is now under pressure. If Ethereum breaks below the lower boundary of the rising channel, the bearish momentum indicated by the RSI divergence could accelerate. But whales are not the only optimistic cohort.

Long-Term Holders Continue Accumulating as $1,800 Ethereum Price Risk EmergesDespite the recent selling pressure, long-term Ethereum holders continue accumulating ETH. Glassnode data shows that the 30-day Holder Net Position Change, which tracks wallets holding ETH for 155 days or more, has been rising steadily.

On February 24, long-term holders had accumulated about 9,454 ETH. Since then, that figure has climbed sharply. At press time, the metric has increased to roughly 442,646 ETH, showing continued conviction among long-term investors. That’s a 4,500%+ rise in under two weeks.

Hodlers Keep Buying: GlassnodeInterestingly, this accumulation trend began around the same time Ethereum entered the short-term rising channel (started developing on February 24), suggesting that these holders may still believe the broader structure remains intact. However, this optimism carries risk.

From a technical perspective, Ethereum must now reclaim $2,050, which corresponds to the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement level. A clear 8-hour close above $2,050 could open the path toward $2,180.

On the downside, the key support sits near $1,910. If Ethereum breaks below this level, it would confirm a breakdown of the rising channel. Such a move could push ETH toward $1,830 (the psychological $1,800 zone)

Ethereum Price Analysis: TradingViewFor now, Ethereum’s market sits between two opposing forces. Founder selling and technical weakness are increasing downside pressure, while whale accumulation and long-term holder conviction continue to provide support. Whether ETH holds above the channel — or slips toward the $1,800 zone — may determine the next phase of the market.

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Bitcoin’s price nosedived from its October 2025 all-time high of over $126,000 to $60,000 by early February, posting a massive 52% decline. This put the asset in a bear market territory, at least according to most analysts, many of whom started to outline even more painful declines for BTC.

The situation worsened as Israel and the USA engaged in direct military conflict last week against Iran, and the cryptocurrency quickly tumbled to its local lows. However, it reversed its trajectory in the following days and rocketed to a monthly peak of $74,000.

Although it failed there, it still trades at around $70,000 as of now, which is more than 15% higher than its early February low. The question we decided to ask Gemini and ChatGPT is whether they believe BTC has already bottomed out during this cycle.

Bottom In? ChatGPT began by admitting that such a 50%+ decline is “very normal for Bitcoin bull-cycle corrections,” and doesn’t necessarily mean that the asset is in a deep bear market phase. In fact, it noted that the $60,000 low “fits historically as a typical mid-cycle shakeout.”

It put the odds that the bottom is in at 45%, which would mean that the early February crash was the “final capitulation flush.” Some of the reasons supporting this narrative include the completion of a 50% correction, improvements in liquidity and overall sentiment, and a surge in strong buyers at those levels.

If this was indeed BTC’s bottom, the next stages would be a surge to $90,000 before it breaks the psychological $100,000 level. Then comes the “parabolic phase.” Its bold prediction here would be a massive run to a new all-time high between $180,000 and $220,000 this year.

Gemini also agreed to a large extent that the bottom might be in, suggesting that there have been a few leverage crashes already, and added:

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No Bottom, Not Yet Although both AIs suggested that the most likely scenarios are that BTC had already bottomed out, they left the door open for another correction, especially if the macro situation worsens.

Gemini said that investors have been rotating out of speculative tech stocks, lingering inflation concerns, and geopolitical tension, which means that the broader institutional appetite for risk-on assets “is currently shaky.”

ChatGPT gave a 20% chance for a “one last brutal flush” scenario, in which the bears resume control of the market and drive the leading cryptocurrency to fresh lows of somewhere between $48,000 and $52,000. However, it noted that there’s a very slight probability of an extreme panic wick to $42,000 but “such a move would likely be very short-lived.”

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By the end of the first week of March, a classic situation appeared on the XRP price chart that market participants call a Bollinger Bands squeeze, as presented by TradingView.

Bollinger Bands measure volatility. When the upper and lower boundaries move as close to each other as possible, as seen now on the right side of the chart, it signals extremely low volatility. The logic of the market is that periods of low volatility are always followed by periods of high activity. The more the bands compress, the stronger the following impulse usually becomes.

How CPI and FOMC in March could impact XRP priceIt is visible that the price is trapped in a narrow range, around $1.32-$1.46 per XRP. This is the classic calm before the storm. A similar compression, for example, led to a rapid increase in the price of XRP in January this year, when the price rose by more than 25%.

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However, it is important to remember that a breakout from the squeeze can occur in either direction, upward or downward. Right now the price is located very close to the middle line. On the daily chart, consolidation above it would be a bullish signal, while consolidation below it would be bearish.

XRP-USD Daily Chart with Bollinger Bands, Source: TradingViewAt the same time, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator is in a neutral zone, which means the asset is neither oversold nor overbought. This means there is room for movement in both directions.

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It is also interesting that this Bollinger squeeze is forming just as potential triggers approach. The FOMC decision on March 17-18 and the February CPI release on March 11 are extremely important macroeconomic events. These events may become the trigger that temporarily brings volatility back to XRP and the broader cryptocurrency market.

What can be expected in the near future is a rapid increase in trading volume and a breakout of the price beyond the current narrow corridor.

Target levels for XRP right now are the $1.60 area and above in case of an upward breakout. If the breakout occurs downward, support is located around the $1.10-$1.20 range.

Long-time Bitcoin advocate and Jan3 CEO Samson Mow has reignited the long-unsettled Bitcoin versus Gold debate, declaring that Bitcoin is “exponential gold.”

While this has become a regular topic of discussion across the crypto community, Mow has often argued that Bitcoin’s economic model makes its long-term outperformance almost inevitable.

Bitcoin to outperform gold?Apart from Mow, Bitcoin experts have often weighed in on the scarcity of both assets, which is considered a measure to their various long-term performances.

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Hence, they argue that gold’s supply continues to expand gradually through mining, while Bitcoin already has a fixed supply of 21 million tokens that becomes increasingly scarce over time as no addition will be made to the supply.

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In Mow’s recent argument, he stated that Bitcoin is exponential gold, so it will inevitably outperform gold, stressing on the asset’s programmed scarcity.

Bitcoin versus gold scarcity discussedAs usual, the debate has drawn attention from crypto users who laid further comparisons on both assets. One of the commentators mentioned that gold represents “linear, analog scarcity” with a supply that steadily grows each year.

However, he mentioned that Bitcoin, on the other hand, has a supply that is capped at 21 million tokens and follows an exponentially declining issuance curve due to periodic halving events.

This event is expected to make Bitcoin more valuable than gold in the coming years, as the assets tend to become increasingly scarce year after year, while gold will continue to see steady issuance, increasing its availability over time.

Another commentator suggested that the term “exponential gold” may even understate Bitcoin’s growth potential. Beyond scarcity, they pointed to the network’s ability to transfer value globally within minutes and operate continuously, a feature that is not familiar with gold.

Following a rollercoaster performance during the past week, Bitcoin has had a somewhat stable price action throughout the weekend. With eyes on the escalating tensions in the Middle East, it’s been a little challenging to determine the future trajectory of the crypto market.

Nevertheless, the technical and on-chain structure of the premier cryptocurrency suggests that the bear market is still fully on. In fact, the latest on-chain evaluation suggests that the price of Bitcoin is still vulnerable to downside volatility.

BTC Price Preparing For Another Round Of Bearish Momentum? In a new post on the X platform, on-chain analyst Boris argued that the Bitcoin price remains within market structures that ultimately lead to downside movements. This observation is based on the rising long-term holder (LTH) Active Supply Ratio, indicating an increasing level of activity within the LTH supply.

According to Boris, volatility typically emerges within the long-term holder supply before major upward price movements. This phase is characterized by the strategic distribution of Bitcoin to the right locations in preparation for market activity. 

Boris said:

As the market rises, these coins are gradually distributed to meet demand. When demand begins to weaken, the market typically transitions into a sideways structure, allowing the distribution process to continue.

Now, the Bitcoin market tends to enter a downward move once the distribution phase is complete and fresh positions are established. For instance, since the start of this increase in LTH activity, the price of BTC has fallen from around $95,000 to nearly $60,000.

Source: @fundingvest on X Interestingly, the Bitcoin price decline has not reversed the upward trend in the long-term holder supply, implying that downside movement is still a major possibility. “Even if we see upward movements in the coming weeks, these are likely to represent a liquidity illusion occurring within the broader distribution phase,” Boris said.

The analyst noted that although the $60,000–$62,000 range appears to be a support zone, the current market structure suggests that this region may simply be acting as a liquidity generation zone within a redistribution phase.  A liquidity generation zone (or liquidity zone) typically refers to a key technical area with a concentration of trading orders, typically stop losses and limit orders.

Boris concluded that, based on the current data evidence, downward price movements toward the end of the year seem to be the more probable scenario for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $67,628, reflecting a 1% decline in the past 24 hours.

The price of BTC on the daily timeframe | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView

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Bitcoin continues to experience serious selling pressure at the end of the first week of March, forcing market participants to prepare for a potential retest of the psychological $60,000 mark. After unsuccessful attempts to hold above the $70,000 level, the technical picture on the chart is beginning to point to the dominance of bearish sentiment.

BTC/USD Chart, Source: TradingViewOn the current weekly BTC/USDT chart by TradingView, the formation of a descending channel is clearly visible. The key negative event and signal was the break of the $68,000 zone, which previously acted as local support for buyers. Now this level has turned into resistance that currently limits any attempts at a local recovery.

Why Bitcoin could break below $60,000Three main factors can be identified that indicate why a move below $60,000 is now possible as never before:

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The 200-day moving average, below which the BTC price has fallen. This is a classic signal that the medium-term trend is currently bearish.RSI, the relative strength indicator, which is now in the bearish zone, meaning below 40 points. This suggests that the strength of buyers has been exhausted and the potential for further decline still remains.The main interest of large Bitcoin buyers is currently concentrated in the $52,000 to $55,000 range. The market often moves toward such zones to collect liquidity before the start of a new growth cycle.If the current week closes below $65,000, where the 200-day moving averages pass, the probability of a fast squeeze toward $60,000 and even lower will become the dominant scenario.

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The current chart suggests that the bottom of the local correction has not yet been reached. Holding $60,000 for BTC could become the base for a rebound, while a break below it would open the path to a continuation of the extended correction.

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Oil prices jumped to $115 a barrel over the weekend on the decentralized exchange ( DEX) platform Hyperliquid as Middle East conflict and sudden production cuts from Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates rattled energy markets.

Ethereum co-founder and core developer, Jeffrey Wilcke, reportedly transferred 79,358 ETH— worth about $158.31 million— to the U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken on Saturday, according to data from blockchain analytics platform Onchain Lens.

Ether briefly climbed above the $2,179 mark on Wednesday, but bearish pressure pushed the price back below $2,000 by the time of publication.

Wilcke joined the Ethereum team in late 2013 and became well known for developing Geth, the most widely used client for operating Ethereum nodes. As one of Ethereum’s early co-founders, Wilcke is estimated to have received an initial allocation of about 463,000 ETH.

Following the latest transfer, Wilcke’s known wallet now holds about 16,037 ETH, valued at roughly $32 million. Since stepping back from active Ethereum development in 2019 to concentrate on his gaming venture, Grid Games, he has periodically sold portions of his ETH stash. As a result, the recent transaction has not come as a major surprise.

At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading around $1,936, marking a 2.1% decline over the past week, according to CoinGecko data. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency remains about 60.9% below its all-time high of roughly $4,946 recorded last August.

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Crypto majors such as Ethereum have historically been sensitive to the actions of prominent holders. When high-profile figures move massive amounts of tokens, the market often reacts more strongly than it does to transactions from anonymous whales.

Notably, Wilcke is not the only Ethereum co-founder reducing his holdings in early 2026. Vitalik Buterin, another co-founder of Ethereum, has also been actively liquidating portions of his personal ETH reserves.

In January 2026, Buterin revealed that he had earmarked 16,384 ETH, worth $45 million at the time, to support the development of privacy-focused technologies, open hardware, and secure software systems. He said he would personally oversee the initiative as the Ethereum Foundation entered a phase of “mild austerity” while continuing to pursue its technical roadmap. According to Buterin, the funds will be distributed gradually over the coming years.

By late last month, Buterin had already liquidated approximately 19,326 ETH, valued at roughly $39.36 million, as the price of ETH continued to fall.

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XRP has completed a golden cross on its two-hour chart. The 200 SMA on the two-hour chart has fallen below the 50 MA, producing a golden cross. This signal comes at an unexpected time in the market with most cryptocurrencies, including XRP, trading in the red.

At the time of writing, XRP was trading down 0.80% in the last 24 hours to $1.35 and down 1.36% weekly. This follows a broader drop in the crypto market with $172 million liquidated in the last 24 hours.

XRP/USD 2-Hour Chart, Image By: TradingViewA lower-than-expected jobs report in the past week increased concerns about the economy, with traders looking ahead to the possibility of interest rate cuts at a Federal Reserve meeting later this month. Saturday's drop comes on the heels of a stronger dollar index, with most assets paired with the dollar falling.

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Price action in the crypto market has largely been driven by macro narratives rather than new catalysts, causing uncertainty with traders now focusing on key support and resistance levels amid sideways trading in the market.

XRP price to rebound?XRP is seeing quiet trade on Sunday with its volume dropping 36% in the last 24 hours to 1.32 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data.

Traders appear to be on the defensive as XRP's price drop since March 4 is entering its fourth day. XRP briefly rose to $1.37 on Sunday, before falling to $1.34 at press time.

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Traders are watching whether $1.34 holds as a support, as a rebound could target the next price levels near $1.36 and $1.37 and potentially $1.40, while a break lower may open the door to deeper support around $1.30 to $1.32.

It will be watched if positive potential might arise in the short term from the recently completed golden cross on the two-hour chart, but it is more likely XRP follows the direction of the market, which will also be watched.

Institutional flows remain mixed, with XRP-linked investment products seeing outflows while derivatives activity declined slightly. XRP ETFs saw outflows of $16.62 million on March 6. This suggests reduced speculative participation as the market digests recent volatility.

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Lighter faced persistent bearish pressure after failing to hold above $1.50. Since then, the altcoin traded inside a descending channel and touched $1.07.

At press time, Lighter [LIT] traded near $1.10, down 2.4% daily and extending weekly losses to roughly 23%.

Amid this pressure, the Lighter team attempted to counter selling momentum through a sustained token buyback program.

Lighter launched a token buyback program in early January and steadily repurchased LIT tokens from the open market.

Since then, the protocol bought back 7.48 million LIT tokens, worth about $12.67 million. In the most recent purchase, the team acquired 812,000 LIT for $1.06 million.

According to the team’s statement, the repurchased tokens represent around 3% of the circulating supply.

Notably, the protocol funds these buybacks using revenue generated across its products.

However, the network’s Revenue declined sharply in recent months.

Source: DeFiLlama

Daily Revenue previously reached peaks near $1.5 million, but recently fell closer to $100k–$120k levels.

Over the past day, Revenue stood near $122k, highlighting a sharp drop from earlier highs.

Even so, the team continued executing automated buybacks, signaling an ongoing commitment to stabilizing token demand.

Bearish sentiment still dominates the market Despite the buyback efforts, market sentiment remained largely bearish. On Binance derivatives markets, sellers dominated activity through most of the past month.

On the 8th of March, LIT recorded roughly 1.7 million in Sell Volume versus 1.28 million in Buy Volume.

Over the same period, Net Buy Volume dropped to –3.5 million, reflecting persistent selling pressure.

Source: Coinalyze

Historically, sustained sell-side dominance often precedes further downside as bearish momentum builds.

Source: DeFiLlama

Perpetual markets also signaled reduced participation. The Volume remained above $1 billion, but declined noticeably in recent days.

Perps Volume fell from roughly $3.1 billion to $1.1 billion within three days, marking a decline of about 64%.

This drop suggested traders reduced exposure while waiting for a clearer market direction.

Is $1 support at risk? Lighter continued showing downside momentum amid broader risk-off conditions across crypto markets. That environment encouraged holders to sell small rebounds, pushing LIT toward repeated lower lows.

Momentum indicators also reflected weakening bullish strength.

Source: TradingView

The Stochastic RSI formed a bearish crossover inside oversold territory and remained near the lower band. That structure indicated sustained seller control.

If selling pressure persists, LIT could break the $1 support and slide toward $0.96.

However, a recovery above $1.30 may shift momentum, where the Parabolic SAR currently sits.

Final Summary Lighter extended losses after failing to hold $1.50, trading near $1.10 within a persistent descending channel. The protocol bought back 7.48 million LIT tokens (~$12.67M) since January, equal to about 3% of the circulating supply.

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Nuclear energy could represent a $10 trillion market opportunity, according to Bank of America research. It's not hard to imagine why. The U.S. is leading the world in developing one of the most powerful, energy-intensive technologies that history has ever seen -- aka, artificial intelligence (AI). The power grid, however, is largely incapable of handling the electricity needs of these powerful machines and their data centers.

What AI data centers need is an energy source that's reliable and independent from the grid. Bank of America rightly names small modular reactors (SMRs) as one of these sources. NuScale Power (SMR 4.02%) is currently the frontrunner in developing SMRs.

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SMRs are small nuclear reactors that can work together to generate adjustable amounts of electricity. They're generally pre-made in a factory -- which cuts down on assembly time -- and can function as "mini power plants" to supply clean, reliable power.

Several start-ups are working to develop SMRs. NuScale, however, is the only U.S. nuclear energy company with regulatory approval for an SMR design. Since the regulatory process is typically long, NuScale has a clear head start over competitors like Oklo.

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The demand for clean, reliable power is growing. NuScale has challenges (like turning a profit), and it's not the only energy company targeting the data center space. Bloom Energy, for example, is also selling on-site power generation, and it's already working with customers in the data center space.

Could NuScale become a millionaire-maker stock? Not anytime soon. It has to become one of the most important nuclear energy companies in the country to get close. Right now, it's nowhere near that. It could drive value over the long run, but approach the stock cautiously as it will likely be volatile over the next half-decade.

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Fear sells. But seeing a headline about a copper shortage should excite investors, not scare them. Particularly, investors who have a long-term outlook for basic materials stocks, including mining stocks. The current age of many copper mines makes the case for several small-cap copper miners.

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But that supply shortfall is happening at the exact time when the world needs more copper, not less. That’s where the opportunity lies for some small-cap miners.

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Even under a "friendly" administration, building and permitting new mines is difficult, expensive, and takes a long time. That gives companies with existing operations or projects in development a built-in advantage—one that could result in rising asset valuations.

Adding to the bullish case is the fact that small-cap stocks have been out of favor. That's expected to change as investors look for growth in a lower interest rate environment. Here are three of the names for investors to consider.

Taseko Mines Expands Production in Tier-1 Jurisdictions Taseko Mines Today

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$7.20 -0.29 (-3.87%)

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52-Week Range$1.67▼

$9.25Price Target$5.00

First up is Taseko Mines Ltd. NYSEAMERICAN: TGB. This is a Canadian mining company based in Vancouver. The company already has a productive mining operation, its Gibraltar project in British Columbia. The mine is one of Canada’s largest open-pit copper producers. Taseko is guiding for output between 110 to 115 million pounds in 2026. That’s up from roughly 99 million pounds in 2025.

Adding to the bullish outlook, Taseko has started copper production at its Florence in-situ copper project in Arizona, another Tier-1 jurisdiction. On March 2, the company announced it had harvested its first copper cathodes from the Florence project. That’s the first new copper production from a greenfield facility in the United States since 2008.

Management expects Gibraltar’s higher-grade Connector pit to deliver stable production through at least 2029. If that assessment is correct, it will give the company time to ramp up production at Florence, adding to the long-term appeal of Taseko.

TGB stock recently closed near $7.50. That's above the consensus price target of roughly $5. However, that’s based on just two analysts. Institutional ownership is low, but has been rising in the last two quarters. If Taseko hits its production targets, analysts will likely raise their targets.

Talon Metals Offers High-Risk, High-Reward Potential Talon Metals Today

$6.45 +0.09 (+1.34%)

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$6.50 Talon Metals Corp. OTCMKTS: TLOFF is a tiny company with big upside. This is another Canadian company. The company’s leading project, the Tamarack project in Minnesota, is a joint venture with Rio Tinto NYSE: RIO. For investors thinking of getting involved with Talon, having access to a major miner’s technology and financial backing should add some assurance.

Talon also operates the only nickel mine in the United States, the Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill in Michigan. This connects the company to the battery and EV supply chain. Plus, the company has secured an extension from Rio Tinto’s Kennecott subsidiary to complete a feasibility study and additional spending to earn up to 60% ownership, with a key environmental review milestone expected in the first half of 2026.

TLOFF stock has been an incredible performer, with a gain of more than 990% over the last 12 months. It’s also up over 45% in 2026. The stock recently closed near $6.25, which is about 6.5% above the consensus price target of roughly $5.84.

Arizona Sonoran’s Acquisition Highlights Copper Value Arizona Sonoran Copper Today

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$5.35 -0.24 (-4.25%)

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$6.70 One of the possibilities of investing in small-cap miners is growth through acquisition. However, there’s also growth by acquisition. And that’s the case with Arizona Sonoran Copper OTC: ASCUF. The company is being acquired by Hudbay Minerals NYSE: HBM.

Arizona Sonoran controls 100% of the brownfield Cactus copper project in Arizona. The acquisition will give Hudbay full control of the Cactus project.

When combined with Hudbay’s Copper World asset, it creates the third-largest copper district in North America and establishes a major hub for U.S. copper production. Cactus could add approximately 103,000 tonnes of annual copper production once developed, with proven and probable reserves of 5.3 billion pounds of copper over a 20-year mine life.

The boards of both companies approved the agreement, which is expected to close in the second quarter of this year. That may discourage direct investment in ASCUF stock. However, once the deal is finalized, each ASCUF share will be exchanged for 0.242 of a common share of HBM stock.

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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of REGENXBIO, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGNX) between February 9, 2022 and January 27, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 14, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

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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 provided investors with material information concerning REGENXBIO’s plan to develop and commercialize its product candidate RGX-111, a one-time gene therapy for the treatment of severe Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, also known as Hurler syndrome. Defendants’ statements included, among other things, REGENXBIO’s positive assertions of RGX-111’s future trial success based on continuing positive biomarker and safety data from the ongoing PhaseI/II study. Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the efficacy and safety of its RGX-111 trial study. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

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Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT), a provider of critical digital infrastructure for data centers, has surged this year amid booming demand for AI-related power and cooling solutions. 

Indeed, the stock’s momentum comes amid growing fundamentals, making the equity a possible buy for investors.

As of press time, VRT stock was trading at $241, reflecting a year-to-date gain of approximately 49% from its 2025 year-end level.

VRT YTD stock price chart. Source: Finbold The stock is also seeing renewed momentum after it was announced that Vertiv will join the S&P 500 index, effective before the opening of trading on March 23, as part of the quarterly rebalance.

The addition also includes Lumentum Holdings, Coherent, and EchoStar. 

Notably, index inclusion is expected to drive increased visibility and potential inflows from passive funds tracking the benchmark.

Vertiv fundamentals  Several factors position Vertiv as a compelling buy for growth-oriented investors. Foremost is its strategic exposure to the AI data center ecosystem, where it dominates in power management, liquid cooling, and thermal solutions essential for hyperscale computing.

Partnerships with industry leaders like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent collaborations with Generate Capital and Hut 8 point to its role in scaling AI deployments.

At the same time, the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 results were exceptional, with net sales up 23% year over year, organic orders surging 252%, and a record backlog of $15 billion providing strong revenue visibility into 2026 and beyond.

Guidance for 2026 projects revenue of $13.25 billion to $13.75 billion, implying 27% to 29% organic growth, and adjusted EPS growth of about 43% at the midpoint.

Additionally, Vertiv’s upcoming inclusion in the S&P 500 index is expected to enhance liquidity, attract passive fund inflows, and increase institutional interest.

VRT stock risks  Despite these strengths, several risks could temper enthusiasm and potentially pressure the stock price. Valuation is a primary concern, with a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 70 to 74 times and a forward P/E in the mid-30s to mid-40s, significantly above peer averages in the electrical equipment sector and the broader U.S. market.

Meanwhile, Vertiv’s heavy reliance on AI and hyperscaler capex cycles introduces cyclical risk; any moderation in data center buildouts could impact order growth and backlog conversion.

Execution challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, capacity ramp-ups, or delays in new facilities, pose threats to meeting guidance. Competition in the data center infrastructure space is intensifying, with peers potentially eroding market share.

Meanwhile, insider selling, including a recent $51 million disposal by an independent director, may signal caution at current levels.

The stock’s high beta amplifies volatility, as seen in recent swings tied to AI market sentiment, while broader risks such as interest rate changes or energy policy shifts affecting data center power demand could also weigh on the stock.

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Key Points:Brent crude surged above $90 as Middle East conflict disrupted energy infrastructure and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Production cuts across Gulf producers are tightening global supply while strong economic activity increases the risk of higher inflation.Technical analysis suggests WTI oil could target $110 first and potentially move toward $125–$150.

Oil prices surged as the conflict in the Middle East started to disrupt energy supply and shipping routes across the Gulf. Brent oil (BCO) surged above $90 a barrel after threats to energy infrastructure increased fears of supply shortages.

In my opinion, this change in the geopolitical and supply backdrop is the recipe for further crude oil price gains in the coming weeks. This article will discuss the key supply disruptions, production cuts, inflation risks and technical levels that may influence the next move in oil markets.

Middle East Conflict Triggers a Global Supply Shock Brent crude oil jumped above $90 a barrel as the war in the Middle East shifted from a geopolitical risk to a real supply disruption. Iranian attacks on energy facilities have already forced Qatar to shut down its liquefied natural gas production. They have also forced Saudi Arabia to suspend operations at its largest oil refinery.

These attacks have had people concerned that the conflict could physically damage energy facilities across the Gulf. When supply infrastructure is a target during war, energy markets typically respond very quickly. Because there is a greater risk of shocks in the form of sudden supply shortages.

Shipping risks have also been on the rise throughout the region. Charter rates are increasing dramatically as traders fear attacks on vessels by Iranian drones, missiles and fast attack boats. Higher freight costs raise the cost of transporting crude oil and refined products. They also discourage shipping companies from venturing into perilous waters.

This combination means there is less available shipping capacity. It becomes more difficult for producers to transport oil to global markets. As a result, supply disruptions can have a more immediate impact than production cuts alone.

The situation around the Strait of Hormuz is most important factor in supporting oil prices. The war has nearly blocked this narrow waterway to maritime traffic after Iranian threats against ships. The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf to open seas and is the primary export route for the largest oil producing region in the world.

Once shipping slows down through this corridor there is an immediate tightening of global supply. This disruption sent crude prices to surge above $90 a barrel. This surge raises the risk of higher global inflation.

Forced Production Cuts Across the Gulf According to Wall Street Journal, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait had begun to curb oil production as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affects the flow of supplies and fills storage facilities. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. said it is managing offshore production levels to deal with storage requirements. Kuwait Petroleum Corp. also cut output at oil fields and refineries after Iranian threats against safe passage through Hormuz.

Kuwait started to reduce output by some 100,000 barrels per day early Saturday. The reduction is nearly triple on Sunday. This implies that cuts may be up to around 300,000 barrels per day or higher depending on storage levels and the situation around Hormuz.

Kuwait produced about 2.57 million barrels per day in January and relies completely on the Strait of Hormuz for exports. This is a heavy dependence that makes the country vulnerable as there are not many alternative routes from where shipments can come.

The UAE is in a better position but is still facing pressure. The country produced more than 3.5 million barrels per day in January as OPEC’s third largest producer. It is able to bypass Hormuz via a 1.5 million barrel per day pipeline to Fujairah on the western coast and also take advantage of international storage facilities.

Disruptions are spreading in the region. Iraq has begun to withhold production for storage tank saturation. Saudi Arabia shut its largest refinery and Qatar closed the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export plant after drone attacks. Saudi Arabia has diversified some of its crude exports to Yanbu on the Red Sea but this route is not capable of completely replacing exports that usually pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Inflation Risks Rise as Oil Shock Hits the Global Economy The current supply shock is already having an impact on consumers all over the world. Asian refiners are beginning to report shortages as shipments from the Gulf slow down. When there are fewer cargoes available to the market, refiners must scale down operations or seek out other supplies. This situation makes energy more expensive not only for businesses but also for households.

Strong Economic Growth Increases Inflation Pressure At the same time, the global economy is still showing signs of growth. This causes inflationary effect of higher oil prices to be stronger as energy demand is still firm. The ISM Manufacturing PMI is 52.4% which signifies mild expansion of industrial sector.

However, pressures on costs are increasing rapidly. The manufacturing prices paid index has increased to 70.5% which reflects strong increases in production costs.

The services industry is also growing. The ISM Services PMI has increased to 56.1% which is the highest level since July 2022. This implies that economic activity is high despite rising energy prices.

When both manufacturing and services are still growing higher oil prices can be transmitted more easily through the economy.

Businesses are already being hit with higher costs. A survey conducted by the New York Fed finds that average health insurance costs for manufacturers rose 14.2% while service firms experienced a rise of 12.9%. When operating costs increase, companies will be even more sensitive to higher energy prices. This will further increase inflation.

History Shows Oil Wars Trigger Inflation Surges History shows that wars in key energy areas have frequently resulted in spikes in inflation. In 1973, Yom Kippur War and the Arab oil embargo resulted in a surge in CPI to 12.2% by November 1974.

The Iran-Iraq war in 1980 sent CPI to around 14.59%. During the 1990 Gulf War, CPI increased to more than 6.0%. In all cases, surging oil prices played a major role in spurring inflation.

Oil prices also surged strongly after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 energy markets once again tightened and annual CPI rose to about 9.0%. These examples show that conflicts in energy regions result in broader inflation due to higher energy costs that impact nearly every sector of the economy.

Technical Structure Points to Oil Rally Toward $110 and Beyond The long-term picture for the WTI crude oil remains strongly bullish, as seen in the monthly chart below. It is observed that the WTI crude oil has been trading within the descending channel since July 2008 high at $147.27. However, the bottom in April 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis has produced a strong base, and the record high was marked at a strong resistance at $129.42 in March 2022.

The correction from 2022 has produced a bottom during the last quarter of 2025 at the midline of the descending channel pattern and initiated a strong rebound from this level. This strong rebound has taken WTI oil prices to $90, which is seen as resistance from September 2023.

The strong weekly close on Friday indicates that immediate target for oil remains $110, which is the resistance of the descending channel pattern. However, this resistance will likely be broken based on the ongoing supply shortages and production cuts which are unlikely to be resolved soon. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and physical supply disruptions will be reflected in oil during next few weeks.

A break above $110 will take oil prices towards $125 to $130, which is the resistance of the March 2022 highs. However, a break above the March 2022 highs will take the oil prices towards $150, which is the July 2008 highs.

Brent Oil also shows a strong breakout from the descending trendline at $72 and then the 200 SMA on the weekly chart at $80. This breakout points to an immediate target of $100 in Brent Oil. However, a break above $100 is likely and will take Brent prices towards $125 to $135. This is the minimum target of the supply shortage in the oil market.

In Closing The recent increase in oil prices is primarily caused by increasing conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to global energy supply. The attacks on energy facilities and production cuts by several Gulf producers are reducing the amount of supply available to global markets.

At the same time, economic activity is very strong and business costs are increasing. This indicates that higher oil prices could easily push inflation higher. These conditions provide conducive environment for oil prices to stay high in the near term.

The technical outlook is also pointing in the same direction. WTI crude oil has rallied strongly from the middle of its long-term descending channel. The price is moving towards the key resistance of $110. A break above this level could open the door to a move towards $125-$130. A break above $130 will take the prices towards $150, which is near the July 2008 highs.

Brent crude has also broken above its descending trendline and the 200 SMA, around $80. This breakout points to the next target around $100. If supply disruptions persist and tensions in the Middle East have not been resolved, oil prices may continue to move higher over the coming weeks. However, if conflict subsides or shipping through the Strait of Hormuz returns to normal, the current risk premium in oil could begin to drop.

Based on the above discussion, oil prices will likely be supported in the short term and will continue to move towards the $150 region in the next few weeks.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Ardent Health, Inc. ("Ardent" or the "Company") (NYSE: ARDT) and reminds investors of the March 9, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

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As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: During the Class Period, Defendants publicly reported the Company's accounts receivable on a quarterly basis. They further stated that Ardent Health employed an active monitoring process to determine the collectability of its accounts receivable, and that this process included "detailed reviews of historical collections" as a "primary source of information." Further, Defendants represented that Ardent Health considered "trends in federal and state governmental healthcare coverage" and that its "management determines [when an] account is uncollectible, at which time the account is written off

On November 12, 2025, after market hours, Ardent Health revealed a $43 million decrease in third quarter 2025 revenue. The decrease resulted from revised determinations of accounts receivable collectability after the Company transitioned to a new revenue accounting system and from purported "recently completed hindsight evaluations of historical collection trends." The new system—called the Kodiak RCA net revenue platform—provided management with "additional information to more precisely" determine accounts receivable collectability, including "more timely consideration of payor denial and payment trends." Defendant Lumsdaine revealed that the new system "recognizes reserves earlier in an account's life cycle" compared to the Company's prior -5- collectability framework, which "had utilized a 180-day cliff at which time an account became fully reserved."

Ardent Health also announced a cut to 2025 EBITDA guidance of $57.5 million at the midpoint, or about 9.6%, from $575 million – $625 million to $530 million – $555 million because of "persistent industry-wide cost pressures," including "payer denials." In addition, Ardent Health recorded a $54 million increase in professional liability reserves "with respect to recent settlements and ongoing litigation arising from a limited set of claims between 2019 and 2022 in New Mexico" as well as "consideration of broader industry trends, including social inflationary pressures."

On this news, the price of Ardent Health stock fell $4.75 per share, or nearly 34%, from $14.05 per share on November 12, 2025, to close at $9.30 per share on November 13, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against BellRing Brands, Inc. ("BellRing" or the "Company") (NYSE: BRBR) and reminds investors of the March 23, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

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As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: the strength, sustainability, and drivers of BellRing's sales growth, as well as the impact of competition on the demand for the Company's products.

On May 5, 2025, after market hours, BellRing revealed that starting in Q2 2025, "several key retailers lowered their weeks of supply on hand," which would create a headwind to Q3 2025 growth. The Company also announced it was expanding promotions to boost sales and "offset [] third quarter reductions in retailer trade inventory levels."

On this news, the price of BellRing stock declined $14.88 per share, or 19%, from $78.43 per share on May 5, 2025, to close at $63.55 per share on May 6, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

Then, on August 4, 2025, after market hours, BellRing announced disappointing quarterly consumption of Premier Protein RTD Shakes, which had been expected to outpace shipments by a wider margin given previously announced retailer destocking, but instead came "more in line" with shipments.

On this news, the price of BellRing Brands stock fell $17.46 per share, or nearly 33%, from $53.64 per share on August 4, 2025, to $36.18 per share on August 5, 2025.

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