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PHILADELPHIA, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaskela Law LLC has launched an investigation into the fairness of the recently announced proposed buyout of Enhabit, Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) shareholders to determine whether the $13.80 per share buyout price undervalues the company’s shares. 

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On February 23, 2026, Enhabit announced that it had agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Kinderhook Industries at a price of $13.80 per share in cash. Following the closing of the proposed transaction, Enhabit’s shareholders will be cashed out of their investment position and the company's shares will no longer be publicly traded.

The investigation seeks to determine whether Enhabit investors will be receiving sufficient financial consideration for their shares, and whether the company's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties or violated the securities laws in agreeing to the proposed buyout.

Enhabit shareholders who believe the buyout price is too low are encouraged to contact Kaskela Law LLC (D. Seamus Kaskela, Esq. or Adrienne Bell, Esq.) for additional information about this investigation and their legal rights and options at (484) 229 – 0750. Alternatively, investors may contact the firm via email at [email protected], or by clicking on the following link (or if necessary, by copying and pasting the link into your browser): 

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Eli Lilly on Thursday launched a new program designed to help more employers cover obesity drugs in the U.S., targeting a major barrier to access for patients. 

Lilly and its chief rival, Novo Nordisk, have moved to slash the cash prices of their popular obesity injections for those who want to pay entirely out-of-pocket. But employer coverage of obesity drugs remains uneven due to high costs, leaving roughly half of people with commercial insurance unable to start or stay on treatment, Lilly said in a release. List prices for Lilly's weight loss and diabetes treatments, Zepbound and Mounjaro, top $1,000 per month.

Nearly one-fifth of firms with over 200 workers, including 43% with 5,000 or more workers, said they cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss as of October, according to a survey by the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker.

"I think we'll learn in the coming months ahead, if this is a solution that maybe enables some employers who have been sitting on the sidelines to opt into obesity coverage for their employees," Kevin Hern, senior vice president of Lilly Employer, said in an interview. He added that some employers could opt to add coverage in the upcoming months, while others could wait until 2027.

Eli Lilly's new "Employer Connect" platform gives employers more flexibility in how they cover obesity treatments, aiming to broaden employee access to the drugs at low out-of-pocket costs, while also limiting expenses for companies. Hern said the program addresses some of the "core tensions" for employers when considering coverage of obesity drugs, including transparency around drug prices, flexibility in benefits design and the ability to choose among independent administrators.

Through the program, employers can pay a net discounted price of $449 per month for a new multi-dose form of Zepbound across all doses, Hern said. He added that the arrangement does not involve rebates, and that the net price gives employers clearer visibility to determine whether they can offer the drug.

Instead of relying on traditional benefit designs, employers can use Lilly's platform to connect with more than a dozen different third-party program administrators that help manage obesity treatment benefits and costs. 

"Every employer is different. They all want to design things according to their unique needs and workforce," Hern said.

Employers can choose among the 15 administrators to design benefits that fit their budget and workers' needs. Some of the administrators may focus on administering the obesity benefits to employees, dealing with core functions such as enrollment, eligibility, claims and more. Other administrators may specialize in comprehensive obesity management, offering telehealth, nutrition and lifestyle support for patients. 

Lilly plans to expand the number of program administrators on the platform, which already include GoodRx, Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company, Sesame, Teladoc Health, 9amHealth, Andel, Calibrate Health, Crux Health, eMed, FlyteHealth, Form Health, Goodpath, Ilant Health, Onsera Health, ReviveHealth, SALTA Direct Primary Care, Transcarent and Waltz Health.

"Our goal was to kind of create a platform where these firms could compete ... with the value of their services for the employers," Hern said. All of the administrators are offering the same medicine at the same price, so employers will determine "who can provide me the best service in terms of administering this program as I define that."

Those with government insurance could also see easier access to obesity drugs: Under landmark deals that Lilly and Novo struck with President Donald Trump, Medicare will cover those medicines for the very first time later this year. 

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 7: In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD), a global technology company specializing in programmatic advertising, in front of a screen showing the company's latest stock market chart on August 7, 2025 in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

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The Trade Desk stock (NYSE: TTD) has decreased by 63% over the past twelve months and 33% just in 2026. This significant downturn requires an explanation — as well as a candid evaluation of whether the punishment is warranted.

What went wrong?

Two factors.

The revenue growth consistently slowed from 25.4% in Q1 2025 to 14.3% in Q4 2025. For a stock that previously commanded a premium due to expected growth of over 25%, this adjustment was damaging.Investors are increasingly concerned about Amazon's expanding DSP, which utilizes its extensive first-party shopper data to attract advertisers away from independent platforms like TTD.Both concerns are valid.

However, here is the crucial difference: decelerating growth does not equate to deteriorating fundamentals. The business continues to expand, remains highly profitable, and is financially robust. The crucial question is whether the stock has already factored in the negative news — and then some. We believe it has.

But before we explore the details, if you are looking for upside with less volatility than holding an individual stock like TTD, consider the High Quality Portfolio. It has consistently outperformed its benchmark—a mix of the S&P 500, Russell, and S&P MidCap indexes—and has delivered returns exceeding 105% since its inception. Why is this the case? As a collection, HQ Portfolio stocks have generated better returns with less risk compared to the benchmark index; a more stable experience, as shown in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.

Is The Valuation Finally Reasonable?Close to it, and in some respects even better. On a price-to-sales basis, TTD at 4.8x remains above the S&P 500's 3.3x — but TTD is increasing revenues at approximately 3-4 times the market's rate, justifying the premium. More significantly, on a price-to-free-cash-flow basis, TTD at 19.8x is actually less expensive than the S&P 500 at 21.2x. For a high-quality, cash-generating business, this indicates that multiple compression has largely run its course.

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Is The Growth Story Really Over?No. While it's true that growth has decelerated — it is from an exceptional starting point. In the past twelve months, The Trade Desk's revenues increased by 20.8% from $2.3B to $2.8B. The latest quarter's revenue was $739M, reflecting a 17.7% year-over-year increase. The three-year average annual growth rate stands at 23.5%. All of this is happening at approximately 3 times the pace of the S&P 500. A business that grows at an annual rate of 17-20% should not experience a 63% decline unless one believes that growth is fading to zero. The data do not substantiate that perspective.

What About Profitability?This is where TTD truly excels. Operating cash flow margin is at 31.6% — over 10 percentage points higher than the S&P 500 average of 20.8%. Net income margin is 15.7% compared to the market's 12.9%. These figures are not superficial metrics — they indicate a platform business with significant operating leverage that converts about a third of every revenue dollar into cash. Such a profitability profile tends to be resilient even when top-line growth slows.

Is The Balance Sheet A Concern?Not in the slightest. TTD holds $376M in debt against $1.4B in cash — a net cash position. Its debt-to-equity ratio is merely 2.8%, compared to 20.2% for the S&P 500. The company is not on the brink of a financing crisis due to a poor quarter. It has the bandwidth to invest through a downturn, manage competitive pressures, and seek new opportunities.

What About The OpenAI Partnership?On March 4, news surfaced that OpenAI is contemplating a partnership with TTD to enhance its AI-driven advertising capabilities. The stock rose 9% in after-hours trading. The rationale is logical: OpenAI needs to monetize its vast user base, and TTD has spent years developing the programmatic infrastructure to facilitate that. If OpenAI is building an advertising business, collaborating with a specialist is preferable to starting from scratch. For TTD, this opens a new demand channel that is entirely distinct from the traditional programmatic market where Amazon is a player.

This has not yet been confirmed as a finalized deal — investors should not assume it as certain. Nonetheless, even as a possibility, it denotes significant potential that was not reflected in the stock price prior to today.

What Could Go Wrong?Quite a bit. TTD has historically suffered much more than the market during downturns — plummeting 64% during the 2022 inflation crisis in contrast to the S&P 500's 25%, and falling 54% during COVID compared to the market's 34%. High beta has its downsides. If growth slows further, if Amazon gains more DSP share, or if the broader market declines, TTD shareholders will feel that impact acutely. The positive aspect: in both prior crashes, the stock made a full recovery.

What Does Wall Street Think?38 out of 42 analysts tracking TTD (WSJ) hold a Buy, Overweight, or Hold rating. The consensus price target of $32 suggests more than 25% upside from current prices, before any potential benefit from an OpenAI partnership. Only 4 analysts are underweight or recommend selling. The professional investment community has not turned its back on this stock.

The Bottom LineTTD is a fundamentally strong company — growing at 3-4 times the market rate, generating outstanding cash flows, and maintaining a net cash position — that has been sold off by 63% simply because its growth has slowed from exceptional to merely very good. This presents a disconnect between price and reality, where investment opportunities typically arise.

We may be mistaken. Investors might continue to penalize TTD for its slowing growth and increasing competition, and the OpenAI partnership could fail to materialize. However, multiple compression seems to have largely played out, the risk-reward profile appears attractive, and a new growth catalyst is now on the horizon. For investors with an appropriate risk appetite, the case for acquiring TTD at this point is strong.

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Target to open more than 30 new stores in 2026, with the first seven opening this March

Retailer's 2,000th store to open in Fuquay-Varina, N.C., featuring Target's open-layout design that delivers an elevated guest experience 

, /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced plans to open more than 30 new stores in 2026, including its 2,000th location in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. The openings are part of a new chapter in the company's strategy to drive long-term, sustainable growth by investing in stores. This includes plans to add more than 300 new stores by 2035, with seven locations welcoming guests this March as part of the company's continued expansion.

Target's new stores and remodels are supported by its $5 billion capital investment plan for 2026 — reflecting its commitment to deliver a more consistent, elevated shopping experience, while leveraging technology to fulfill online orders faster and easier for guests. This comes alongside an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in additional store payroll and training to improve guest service in 2026.  

These investments help Target deliver against the growth priorities laid out by CEO Michael Fiddelke that will guide the retailer's decision-making in 2026 and beyond.

"Guests tell us all the time they want a Target closer to home, and this investment helps us do exactly that," said Adrienne Costanzo, chief stores officer, Target. "That means even more neighborhoods will get the full Target experience: trend-forward style and value, technology that makes the trip effortless and awesome teams who deliver easy, inspiring and friendly moments every single day."

About Target's 2,000th store

The 148,000-square-foot North Carolina store, located near Raleigh, represents the future of Target's elevated guest experience with its open, easily navigable layout, convenient same-day services and winning team delivering a more relaxed and enjoyable shopping visit. In fact, 92% of shoppers at Target's newest store format are highly satisfied with the overall experience, according to guest surveys.

The Fuquay-Varina store is Target's latest food-forward prototype, with a food and beverage department that is 30% larger than the chain average, offering an extensive selection of guest-favorite owned and national brands. For added convenience, the store will feature same-day services including Drive Up with 24 pickup lanes, Order Pickup and same-day delivery, along with next-day delivery options throughout the Raleigh market. With a CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks Cafe and Disney Shop at Target, the store will deliver a true one-stop shopping experience. It will be Target's 55th store in North Carolina, where the retailer also operates a regional distribution center and has had a presence since 1995. Last year, Target donated $8.9 million in community giving across the state — part of the company's commitment to giving 5% of profits to communities*. Target team members also volunteered more than 25,000 hours with North Carolina nonprofits in 2025. Accelerating store investment progress 

Six other new Target stores open this March in Bakersfield and Delano, California; Springfield, Missouri; Jersey City and West Orange, New Jersey; and Dallas, Texas. They are among more than 30 new stores Target is opening this year, and more than 130 remodels. Next-day delivery will also launch in more than 20 new metro areas including Indianapolis, Memphis, Tenn., and Cincinnati, reaching 60% of the U.S. population. 

Like the Fuquay-Varina store, each new location is bringing the best of Target: an easy, inspiring and friendly experience that keeps guests coming back, whether they're stopping in, picking up or shopping digitally. The retailer is also making a commitment to the neighborhoods it calls home.

"Every time we open a new Target store, we're planting roots in that community," Costanzo said. "That means in addition to delivering a better shopping experience that's faster and more reliable, we're creating growth and opportunity — through good jobs, support for local nonprofits and long-term economic investment in the neighborhoods we serve. When our teams and communities thrive, so do we."

About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at 2,000 stores and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. Additional company information can be found by visiting the corporate website and press center and by following @TargetNews.

* Since 1946, we have given 5% of our profits to communities in products, cash and through the Target Foundation, which today equals millions of dollars a week. Calculated based on the average of the prior three years of Target's pre-tax profits. Giving includes Target's product and cash donations and Target Foundation's cash donations. Excludes cash donations from Target to Target Foundation.

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Solana Price Registers 14% Rally – What Helped SOL End Its 4-Week Consolidation? Prefer us on Google

Solana rallies 14%, breaking consolidation range, driven by investor support and demand.Daily new addresses on Solana rise 17%, indicating growing network engagement and interest.Whale dominance drops slightly, but smaller investors help stabilize Solana’s bullish momentum.Solana (SOL) has seen a significant 14% price rally over the last 24 hours, breaking out from a month-long consolidation range. This breakout has reignited the bullish sentiment for the altcoin, largely driven by growing investor support. 

Solana’s price is currently trading above the $88 support level, with the rally showing signs of continued strength.

Investors Turn To SolanaA positive trend for Solana is the increase in new addresses on the network. Over the past two weeks, daily new addresses on the Solana network have grown by 17%, rising from 7.42 million to 8.7 million. 

This spike indicates a rising demand for SOL, as new addresses are crucial for driving fresh capital into the market. As more users engage with Solana, the cryptocurrency benefits from renewed interest, which can help maintain the momentum of the recent rally.

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Solana New Addresses. Source: GlassnodeThe Money Flow Index (MFI) is another indicator showing Solana’s positive market movement. The MFI, which tracks buying and selling pressure through volume, has been climbing steadily and has finally entered the positive zone after a period of sell pressure. This shift in the MFI indicates that buying demand is outpacing selling pressure, supporting Solana’s rally.

This move into positive territory suggests that capital is rotating back into SOL, driving its price higher without the need for external catalysts. The rally is thus more organic, powered by investors’ actions and sentiments, rather than speculative or random factors. Solana is returning to simpler days, where market fundamentals play a more significant role than volatile external triggers.

Solana MFI. Source: TradingViewSolana Whales Are Not HappyOn the macro level, Solana is also experiencing changes in the distribution of its supply. The cohort of whales holding over 100,000 SOL has seen a slight reduction in its dominance. Over the past two weeks, their share of the total supply dropped from 59% to 58.6%. This offloading by whales could indicate skepticism, as these large holders are selling into the current rally.

Despite the whales’ exit/selling, new addresses and smaller investors are picking up SOL, shifting the concentration of ownership to a more distributed base. This shift could help stabilize the market and maintain the bullish trend, as smaller holders are less likely to cause significant sell-offs compared to whales. However, the continued presence of skeptical whales may pose risks if they further reduce their holdings.

Solana Exchange Net Position Change. Source: GlassnodeSOL Price Escapes ConsolidationSolana’s price is currently at $90.5, up 14% in the last 24 hours and holding above the $88 support level. After escaping the consolidation range between $77 and $88, Solana appears poised to continue its upward momentum. If investor support remains strong, the altcoin could push further toward $97, which would be the next key resistance.

The factors driving the current rally, including increased new address activity and the shifting whale behavior, paint a positive outlook for SOL. If these conditions persist, Solana will likely secure $97 as support and aim for $105 in the short term. This target is well within reach if the positive market conditions continue.

Solana Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewHowever, if whales continue to exit or if selling pressure rises, the situation could quickly change. A drop below the $88 support would invalidate the bullish outlook, sending SOL back toward the $77 consolidation zone. If this support level also fails, the price could fall further to $67, ending the bullish trend and extending the current downward pressure.

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TLDR: XRP Binance funding rates reached extreme negative levels while price ranged between $1.35 and $1.50. Total 3 altcoin market cap rose roughly 12% in February, adding nearly $75 billion despite market stress. Over 60% price correction in XRP has pushed most derivatives traders firmly into short-side positioning. Historical data shows extreme negative Binance funding rates often precede short-term XRP price rebounds.  XRP Binance funding rates have recently reached extreme negative levels, catching the eye of market analysts. This comes as the broader crypto market faces continued pressure from geopolitical tensions and a weakening macroeconomic environment.

Altcoins Maintain Resilience Through a Difficult February February has tested the broader cryptocurrency market with persistent selling pressure. Geopolitical tensions have intensified throughout the month, adding to investor unease.

The macroeconomic environment has also continued to deteriorate, weighing on risk assets. Despite these conditions, altcoins have held up better than many expected.

Total 3, which measures altcoin market capitalization excluding Ethereum, has gained around 12% since February began. That move adds close to $75 billion in market value to the altcoin sector overall.

The performance is worth noting given how fragile the global financial environment remains. Buyers have continued to show up across larger altcoin capitalizations.

As market conditions grow uncertain, position selection becomes a priority for traders. More participants are now turning to derivatives data to identify meaningful market signals.

The data coming from futures markets has drawn growing attention in recent weeks. XRP, in particular, has emerged as an asset of interest among analysts.

Analyst @Darkfost_Coc noted the development on social media, sharing observations about XRP’s funding rate behavior. The post referenced an unusual setup in Binance derivatives data for XRP.

🟢 XRP Binance funding rates flash contrarian buy signal

Despite a still difficult month of February for the cryptocurrency market, marked by intensifying geopolitical tensions and a macroeconomic environment that continues to deteriorate, altcoins have shown relative… pic.twitter.com/MjiYxLpoAM

— Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) March 5, 2026

According to the analyst, this type of configuration has historically acted as a contrarian indicator. The tweet drew attention from traders watching for potential entry points.

Extreme Negative XRP Binance Funding Rates Reflect Overcrowded Short Positioning XRP Binance funding rates turned sharply negative while the asset ranged between $1.35 and $1.50. This occurred against the backdrop of a roughly 60% correction in XRP’s price.

Despite the sustained decline, most derivatives traders were positioned on the short side. That one-sided setup drew notice from analysts tracking sentiment data.

When trader consensus leans too heavily in one direction, markets often move against that consensus. Historical data shows that extreme negative funding on Binance has often preceded short-term rebounds in XRP.

These recoveries do not always indicate a full trend reversal. However, they do represent corrective moves that can create measurable trading opportunities.

This type of configuration is known in derivatives analysis as a contrarian signal. It suggests that bearish positioning may have become overcrowded relative to actual price action.

As a result, even a small positive catalyst can trigger rapid short covering. That short covering often accelerates upward price movement in a compressed timeframe.

Traders watching XRP Binance funding rates are encouraged to consider broader market context alongside this signal. One data point alone does not define a trend.

Nevertheless, extreme negative funding combined with a ranging price offers a useful reference point. Investors building gradual exposure to XRP may find this setup relevant for timing decisions.

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Key TakeawaysThe Appeal of Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payment ProvidersSolana’s Position in the Growing Stablecoin EcosystemGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks Western Union has selected Solana as the blockchain platform for its USDPT stablecoin deployment Infrastructure provider Crossmint will deliver wallet technology and payment APIs for the initiative The service will enable digital-to-cash conversions at over 360,000 physical locations worldwide The initiative aims to capture a share of the $905 billion worldwide remittance industry Following its October 2025 announcement, Western Union expects to debut USDPT during early-to-mid 2026 The money transfer giant Western Union has formed a strategic alliance with blockchain technology provider Crossmint to facilitate the rollout of its USDPT stablecoin on Solana’s blockchain infrastructure. The collaboration was revealed this Wednesday.

🚨Western Union to Launch USDPT Stablecoin on Solana

Global payments giant @WesternUnion is launching USDPT, a new stablecoin on Solana.@Crossmint will power the wallets and payment APIs connected to Western Union’s Digital Asset Network.

The stablecoin will be redeemable… pic.twitter.com/5ufkSpj23C

— Solana Daily (@solana_daily) March 5, 2026

Through this partnership, Crossmint’s wallet technology and payment application programming interfaces will be embedded into Western Union’s existing systems. This integration enables financial technology companies to transfer value via the stablecoin while accessing Western Union’s established worldwide disbursement network.

The company is constructing what it describes as a Digital Asset Network. The initiative aims to bridge stablecoins with its conventional payout systems.

Customers will have the capability to exchange digital dollars for their local currencies. These conversions can be completed at more than 360,000 cash collection points spanning over 200 nations and territories globally.

According to Crossmint, its infrastructure supports more than 40,000 business clients. The company’s offerings encompass smart wallet solutions, fiat-to-crypto conversion services, and multi-chain stablecoin operations.

Malcolm Clarke, who serves as Vice President of Digital Assets at Western Union, explained that the partnership will bridge international digital wallets and platforms with Western Union’s payment network.

Western Union initially revealed plans for the USDPT stablecoin last October 2025. At that point, the company indicated the Solana-powered token would become available during the first six months of 2026.

The Appeal of Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payment Providers Conventional international money transfers frequently require multiple days for completion. These transactions typically involve charges reaching several percent of the transfer amount and experience delays during weekends and public holidays.

World Bank data indicates that international remittances reached approximately $905 billion throughout 2024. The typical expense for transmitting $200 across borders remained at roughly 6% of the total amount.

Stablecoins enable dollar-pegged value transfers through blockchain infrastructure with nearly immediate finalization. These digital assets generally incur reduced transaction expenses compared to conventional payment systems.

Research from Chainalysis reveals that stablecoins represent over half of all cryptocurrency transactions in Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. This usage pattern stems from high inflation rates and monetary volatility affecting these regions.

Solana’s Position in the Growing Stablecoin Ecosystem Solana was selected as the underlying blockchain for the USDPT token. The platform is recognized for rapid transaction processing and minimal costs, making it suitable for high-volume payment scenarios.

Significant cryptocurrency utilization has also been documented in Nigeria, Turkey, the Philippines, and Vietnam. These nations appear among the highest globally for grassroots digital currency adoption, per Chainalysis research.

During the World Economic Forum gathering in Davos this January, Vera Songwe, former under-secretary-general at the United Nations, highlighted that stablecoins are becoming increasingly popular throughout Africa as a remittance solution. She emphasized that remittance inflows now hold greater significance for African economies than international development assistance.

Western Union has maintained a worldwide money transfer operation for multiple decades. The network facilitates transactions in more than 130 different currencies through physical retail outlets, banking institutions, and mobile wallet applications.

The USDPT token is presently slated for introduction during the first half of 2026.

TLDR US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $462 million on Wednesday, marking three consecutive days of positive inflows BlackRock’s IBIT dominated with $307 million in single-day contributions Bitcoin touched $73,243, its highest level in 30 days, before retracing to approximately $72,200 President Trump urged rapid approval of crypto legislation, improving market sentiment The Crypto Fear & Greed Index climbed 12 points yet remains in “extreme fear” territory with a reading of 20 Bitcoin (BTC) experienced significant upward momentum on Wednesday, momentarily piercing the $73,000 threshold for the first time in 30 days before consolidating around $72,200.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price This price action coincided with robust activity in US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, which collectively registered $462 million in net positive flows. The influx marked the third consecutive trading session with gains, pushing the three-day aggregate to $1.1 billion.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) dominated the field, capturing $307 million in single-day inflows. Fidelity’s FBTC contributed an additional $48 million, while the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust secured $32 million.

Source: Farside CoinShares BRRR fund was the sole exception, reporting zero inflows for the session. All other US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted positive figures.

Year-to-date, ETF flows have climbed to approximately $700 million. This represents a significant turnaround from the earlier five-week withdrawal period that drained $3.8 billion from these investment vehicles.

Ethereum ETFs also participated in the rally, drawing $169 million on Wednesday following slight outflows in the previous session.

Presidential Support Boosts Market Confidence President Donald Trump made public statements advocating for the swift enactment of pending cryptocurrency market structure legislation. He also voiced criticism of major US financial institutions for their opposition to yield-bearing stablecoin products.

These remarks resonated positively throughout crypto trading circles, strengthening optimism regarding the prospect of regulatory clarity in the United States.

The referenced legislation, dubbed the CLARITY Act, seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital asset markets. Legislative advancement has yet to materialize.

Traditional equity markets also enjoyed a favorable Wednesday session, which contributed to increased risk appetite and supported Bitcoin’s upward trajectory. News suggesting Iran might pursue diplomatic engagement with Washington further enhanced the positive atmosphere.

Geopolitical Tensions Emerge Thursday Bitcoin surrendered a portion of Wednesday’s gains during Thursday morning trading after Iran refuted diplomatic overtures and conducted missile strikes against Israel.

US equity index futures reversed course on the developments, while crude oil prices spiked, raising concerns about potential inflationary pressures.

BTC was changing hands at $72,366 in early Thursday trading, representing a gain exceeding 5% for the day but remaining approximately 8% below levels seen 30 days prior.

Bitcoin has rebounded roughly 20% from its February trough of $60,000.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index advanced 12 points during the 24-hour measurement period but continues to register a score of 20, placing it firmly within “extreme fear” classification.

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas observed that nearly all Bitcoin ETFs had transitioned to positive year-to-date net flows as of Tuesday, with just three funds still showing negative balances.

XRP is trading at $1.42, up 1.21% in the last 24 hours, but the more significant move may be happening in the derivatives market.

Darkfost, a CryptoQuant author and analyst, flagged a signal on X that the derivatives market may be setting up a trap for short sellers.

Green Flag: Shorts Are Piling InXRP’s funding rates on Binance have entered what Darkfost calls “a phase of extreme negativity,” while the price ranged between $1.35 and $1.50. Despite a roughly 60% correction, the majority of traders in the derivatives market have been positioning short.

In plain terms: the bearish trade is now crowded.

Darkfost’s view is: “When market consensus becomes excessively aligned in one direction, history shows that markets tend to surprise the majority.”

The Last Time This Happened, XRP RalliedIn April 2025, XRP’s funding rate on Binance hit the same extreme negative zone. The asset was sitting around $1.60 with sentiment in the gutter. What followed was a move to $3.65 by mid-July as crowded shorts were squeezed out.

Darkfost notes that CryptoQuant’s historical data shows periods of extreme negative funding rates have “often been followed by short-term rebounds or corrective rallies in XRP.”

This Isn’t a Guaranteed ReversalDarkfost is careful here, and so should readers be. He adds that this setup “does not guarantee a lasting trend reversal”. It is a signal worth watching, but not a complete green light.

The broader market is still fragile. Escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran – including reports of coordinated strikes and drone activity – have pushed investors toward safer assets, dragging risk markets including crypto and silver lower.

While altcoins ex-Ethereum (Total 3) have added roughly $75 billion in market cap since the start of February, the environment remains uncertain.

What Would Lead to a Rally?The CLARITY Act, which has been rising sharply in search interest this week, remains the most significant near-term catalyst. If passed, it would remove the last major regulatory barrier for institutional funds to hold XRP directly.

Also Read: Is 2026 the Year Banks Finally Adopt XRP? Clarity Act and Ripple’s Next Move

A regulatory catalyst landing on top of an oversold derivatives setup is exactly how the April 2025 rally ignited, with the SEC settling with Ripple in May 2025. The CLARITY Act could play that role this time.

Whether a catalyst arrives to trigger that setup remains the key question for XRP in March 2026.

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With the CLARITY Act pending and Kraken's new Fed access, Ripple is positioned as the next crypto-native firm to integrate with US central bank rails, says American tech analyst and entrepreneur Paul Barron.

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As has became official, Kraken, through its banking subsidiary Kraken Financial, has become the first crypto company in history to gain access to the payment system of the U.S. Federal Reserve. This allows the crypto platform to work directly with the U.S. Central Bank, bypassing traditional commercial bank intermediaries. The approval has been granted for an initial trial period of one year.

According to Paul Barron, the next company that could receive a path to bank-scale settlement is Ripple and its RLUSD stablecoin. 

Final piece for RLUSD, XRP and RippleAs Barron argues, the case for this is that Ripple has already officially applied for a master account with the Federal Reserve. If the Kraken format proves successful, Ripple and Circle could become the next companies to receive direct access to the Fed’s payment rails, such as Fedwire and FedNow.

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Barron believes Ripple could be next because Ripple’s National Trust Bank Charter was the setup, and it was obtained in December 2025. Direct Fed access would be the final piece for RLUSD to settle at bank scale. Also, for the Clarity Act, momentum is now in the Fed’s hands and the tide is shifting, says Barron. According to him, this is what insiders on the scene are seeing right now.

UPDATE: @krakenfx just bridged the gap. 🌉 And why it matters for @Ripple

By securing a Federal Reserve Master Account, Kraken is no longer "outside" the system; it is on the same Fedwire rails as JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. This is BIG!

Why I think @Ripple is next

Ripple’s…

— PaulBarron (@paulbarron) March 4, 2026 You Might Also Like

In fact, Ripple is the first crypto-native company with a federal banking charter. As for the Clarity Act, it has already passed the House of Representatives but is currently stalled in the Senate due to disputes over stablecoin yield provisions. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse estimates the probability of the law being adopted before the end of April 2026 at about 80%, meaning, within the next two months.

Whether the fact that Kraken received access to Fedwire makes the way for Ripple will likely become clear by April. If Kraken has already obtained it, then the first domino has fallen, and further developments could accelerate from there.

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Dogecoin price is close to confirming a bullish breakout from a symmetrical triangle pattern amid a surge in demand on the derivatives market.

Summary

Dogecoin price hit weekly high after reports of U.S.-Iran negotiations calmed investor fears. Dogecoin is close to confirming a bullish symmetrical triangle breakout. Dogecoin (DOGE) price shot up 17% to a weekly high of $0.103 on Thursday morning Asian time before settling at $0.096 at press time.

Dogecoin’s rally was supported by investor fears cooling off after reports surfaced that Iran has secretly been negotiating a deal with the U.S. to de-escalate the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

A look at its futures market shows that more investors are now betting in favor of a Dogecoin rally.

According to CoinGlass data weighted funding rate for Dogecoin has turned positive, signalling that long traders are paying short traders to maintain their positions as they anticipate further gains. Such conditions tend to influence retail sentiment positively.

Dogecoin price eyes symmetrical triangle breakout On the daily chart, Dogecoin price is close to confirming a breakout from the upper side of a symmetrical triangle pattern. When an asset breaks out from the upper side of a symmetrical triangle, it is viewed as a very positive signal and typically marks the beginning of a sustained bullish trend.

Dogecoin price is close to confirming a bullish symmetrical triangle breakout on the daily chart — March 5 | Source: crypto.news For Dogecoin, a breakout from the pattern could trigger bulls to aggressively push the price to reclaim its February high of around $0.117.

Momentum indicators like the MACD and RSI seem to support the bullish path. The MACD lines were moving upwards while the RSI was close to breaking out of the neutral threshold, which is often the spark needed for a massive rally during periods of high market volatility.

However, it should be noted that a break below the $0.080 support would invalidate the bullish setup.

Meanwhile, a major headwind for Dogecoin is the weak demand for spot ETFs tied to the meme coin, which could limit any sustained rally.

Notably, the three spot DOGE ETFs have so far managed to draw in only $7.45 million in net inflows since their launch in November. These institutional products had gone through a month of no flows before attracting only $779,000 in inflows on March 2.

Traders may see the muted involvement from major investors as a sign that institutional players remain unconvinced about the meme coin’s long-term prospects, even as retail demand stays strong.

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Quick Summary Ethereum surged past $2,100 to reach a 4-week peak of $2,192 amid broad crypto market strength A massive short squeeze saw more than $133 million in bearish positions liquidated within 24 hours Spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $169.4 million in net inflows in one day, signaling renewed institutional interest Derivatives open interest surged nearly 15% to 13.43M ETH, marking the highest level since late January Critical resistance zone lies between $2,150 and $2,200; a clean break could send ETH toward $2,400 and potentially $2,750 Ethereum (ETH) has reclaimed territory above the $2,100 mark this week, pushing to a four-week high of $2,192 as digital asset markets experienced a widespread recovery.

Ethereum (ETH) Price The upward momentum gained traction following reports suggesting potential diplomatic dialogue between the United States and Iran, which boosted risk appetite across financial markets.

Bitcoin spearheaded the rally, breaking back above $73,000 for the first time in over a month. Ethereum quickly followed suit, posting gains exceeding 11% over a 24-hour span.

ETH’s trading volume surged by 24% during this timeframe, representing approximately 12% of the token’s total circulating market capitalization.

This price surge caught bearish traders off guard, resulting in substantial short position liquidations. Data from CoinGlass reveals that over $133 million in short positions were forcibly closed within 24 hours, while long liquidations totaled only $21.5 million.

Short liquidations reached their peak since late February, climbing to $430 million across the market. Ethereum-specific shorts accounted for roughly $100 million of this total, indicating a powerful short squeeze was underway.

Institutional Capital Flows Back to ETH Spot Ethereum ETF products saw remarkable inflows of $169.4 million in a single trading session, based on data compiled by Farside Investors. This influx points to heightened institutional participation during the price rally.

Derivatives open interest for ETH jumped nearly 15% to reach 13.43M ETH — the strongest reading since the final day of January. This metric has expanded by 1.2M ETH during the past two weeks alone.

Source: Coinglass While funding rates currently hover in slightly negative territory at press time, market observers suggest that a rotation toward positive rates would signal a definitive return of bullish market sentiment.

Key Price Levels for Ethereum Traders Analyzing the daily timeframe, Ethereum has developed a classic double bottom formation. The pattern’s neckline resistance is positioned at $2,200, representing a significant psychological barrier.

$ETH has broken above the $2,100 level.

Now, Ethereum needs a daily close above the $2,150 level for a bullish rally towards the $2,400 zone.

A failure to do so will result in a retest of the $2,000 level again. pic.twitter.com/whoneO2IBe

— Ted (@TedPillows) March 5, 2026

Successfully breaking through the $2,200 threshold could propel ETH toward $2,400, which corresponds with the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement from recent highs.

The Relative Strength Index currently reads 53, positioned above neutral territory, indicating strengthening momentum following several weeks of oversold conditions.

The MACD indicator has printed a bullish crossover signal, while the Aroon Up metric registered 92.86%, significantly outpacing the bearish Aroon Down reading of 35.71%.

Ethereum’s realized price — representing the average acquisition cost across all on-chain holders — hovers around $2,300. Approaching this threshold may trigger profit-taking as investors seek to exit at breakeven levels.

Near-term support is established at $2,108, coinciding with the 20-day exponential moving average. Falling beneath this level could expose ETH to a potential decline toward $1,741.

At publication time, ETH was changing hands at $2,117, sitting just 1.1% beneath the 23.6% Fibonacci level at $2,142.

Bitcoin Price Crosses $70,000, Yet It Faces Risk of Selling Pressure Prefer us on Google

Bitcoin rises above $72,000, but macro concerns suggest prolonged bearish market pressure.Percent of supply in profit drops, signaling potential early stages of a bear market.Short-term holders could trigger selling pressure, hindering Bitcoin’s ability to recover.Bitcoin’s price experienced a breakout rise in the last 24 hours, fueled by renewed optimism from investors. The cryptocurrency traded at $72,521, holding above the critical $72,294 support level. 

While this uptick offers a glimmer of hope for short-term gains, the macro outlook remains a concern, leaving many cautious about Bitcoin’s next move.

Bitcoin’s Past Suggests Further Decline AheadThe Percent of Supply in Profit metric has recently broken below its -1 standard deviation threshold, sitting at approximately 57%. This drop indicates that fewer Bitcoin holders are in profit compared to previous periods, which historically signals the early stages of a deep bear market. Similar readings were observed in May 2022 and November 2018, marking significant declines in Bitcoin’s price.

When the Percent of Supply in Profit deteriorates, it reflects a growing number of underwater holders—investors who purchased Bitcoin at higher prices and are now holding losses. 

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Bitcoin STH Cost Basis Bands. Source: TradingViewThis condition typically triggers sustained selling pressure, making the consolidation phase less likely to be a springboard for a market recovery. Instead, it suggests that Bitcoin might be in a prolonged adverse market regime, with continued downward pressure in the medium term.

STHs’ Rising Profits Could Impact Bitcoin NegativelyThe STH (Short-Term Holder) On-Chain Cost Basis Bands (CBB) provide another concerning signal for Bitcoin. Historically, these bands have marked bottoming points when the price slid below the low band, particularly during major corrections like in June 2022 and March 2020. A reversal typically occurs once the STH Realized Price flips into support, signaling a potential price recovery.

Currently, the STH realized price sits at approximately $87,434. If Bitcoin’s price moves towards this level, it could lead to increased selling activity, as short-term holders may look to liquidate their holdings at breakeven.

Bitcoin Supply Profitability State. Source: TradingViewThis creates an additional layer of concern, as it could impede any meaningful recovery by placing downward pressure on the price. If Bitcoin rises to the STH realized price, it may face resistance, making a sustained rally more challenging.

BTC Price Is Escaping, But Can It Succeed?At the time of writing, Bitcoin is priced at $72,521, holding above the critical $72,294 level. Securing this support is essential for any potential recovery. However, bearish cues suggest that this recovery might be delayed, as many factors point toward ongoing pressure from sellers.

If the bearish trend continues, Bitcoin may struggle to break through the $75,000 resistance level. In this scenario, Bitcoin could face further declines, possibly reaching $70,000 or even dipping below $65,000. The prevailing market conditions suggest that Bitcoin may have difficulty gaining upward momentum without a significant shift in investor sentiment.

Bitcoin Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewHowever, if the bulls manage to take control in the short term, Bitcoin could see a rise past the $75,000 level. A breakthrough above $78,363 would invalidate the bearish thesis, signaling a potential shift toward higher prices. Yet, $75,000 remains a psychological barrier, and Bitcoin could face panic selling as it attempts to breach this critical level.

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Dogecoin price skyrocketed more than 16% in a single day amid a massive broader crypto market rebound. While the U.S.-Iran war continues, the latest macro data points to growing economic resilience.

Broader Crypto Market Rebound Triggers Dogecoin Price Rally Bitcoin and major altcoins bounced back strongly, creating a risk-on environment that benefits meme coins like Dogecoin. As Bitcoin extends gains by another 8%, multiple crypto assets recorded inflows, causing Dogecoin price to rally in the past 24 hours.

As CoinGape reported, Bitcoin price bounced as US services sector growth activity rose to a 3-year high and the US private sector added more jobs than expected.

DOGE saw massive trading volume of more than 100% as investors, derivatives traders, and whales bought the dip amid renewed positive sentiment. Notably, derivatives markets recorded massive buying, with DOGE futures open interest up 4% to $1.09 billion in the last 24 hours.

Elon Musk’s X Money Beta Launch Elon Musk’s X platform launched X Money beta access through Star Trek actor William Shatner. He gave 42 invites to users who donated to his charity.

The X Money payment service developments mark Elon Musk’s long-term vision to enter the fintech sector after securing money transmitter licenses across the United States. X Money will compete directly with PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App in the peer-to-peer payment space.

The Dogecoin community reacted as Dogecoin-fan and DOGE holder Elon Musk had earlier hinted at integrating DOGE on X Money payments service. This has triggered a massive rise in Dogecoin price.

𝕏 Money https://t.co/JQ51VrmQeI

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 4, 2026

Dogecoin Price Rise on Technical Breakout Santiment said “When conversations around altseason hit rock bottom, that’s when large capital holders begin to typically pump the price. Dogecoin price jumped after social volume toward altcoin season interest hit bottom.

Santiment noted that the DOGE pump began just after the crowd went historically bearish on altcoins. “It’s wise to be a contrarian to the echo chamber that is crypto social media,” it added.

Dogecoin Pumps Amid Low Social Volume on Altseason. Source: Santiment Dogecoin price chart saw a technical breakout in lower timeframes. In the hourly timeframe, a breakout above the descending trendline triggered massive buying. DOGE saw multiple higher lows alongside the upper Bollinger bands, triggering a bullish DOGE outlook to $0.015.

Traders buy the dip as the price jumps above the 50- and 200-hourly moving averages. Dogecoin price pulled back from a 24-hour high of $0.104 to $0.0956 as Bollinger bands showed market volatility subsiding.

Dogecoin Price Chart in Hourly Timeframe. Source: TradingView

The crypto market today experienced a broad rally over the past 24 hours, led by Bitcoin’s strong upward momentum fueled by renewed institutional inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and improving global macro sentiment.

Bitcoin climbed 5.93% to $72,287.26, reflecting a wider risk-on move across financial markets. Analysts note that Bitcoin currently shows a 0.89 correlation with the S&P 500, highlighting the increasing influence of macroeconomic conditions and institutional capital on the digital asset market.

Bitcoin ETF Momentum AcceleratesInstitutional demand remains a key driver behind Bitcoin’s recent strength. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have now reached $60 billion in cumulative net inflows in less than two years, according to data highlighted in a chart by ARK. By comparison, gold ETFs required more than 15 years to achieve the same milestone.

Although 2026 year-to-date ETF outflows have reached approximately $4.5 billion, cumulative net inflows remain strong at around $54 billion, indicating continued long-term institutional demand.

Bitcoin Dominance Suggests Synchronized Market MovesBitcoin dominance has been moving sideways, indicating that major altcoins may continue to move in tandem with Bitcoin rather than significantly outperforming it in the immediate term.

However, traders are closely monitoring a key dominance resistance trendline. If Bitcoin dominance fails to break above this level, it could signal capital rotation from Bitcoin into altcoins, historically a catalyst for broader altcoin rallies.

Ethereum Price Approaches Critical ResistanceEthereum is also approaching a key technical inflection point. The asset is currently testing a major resistance zone between $2,150 and $2,250, an area previously established as Fibonacci-based support.

A confirmed breakout above the $2,250–$2,300 range could potentially trigger a move toward $2,600–$2,700 in the coming weeks, according to market analysts.

However, short-term technical indicators suggest caution. Ethereum’s two-hour relative strength index (RSI) has entered overbought territory, signaling that a temporary consolidation or minor pullback may occur before the next leg higher.

Key technical levels currently being monitored include:

$2,130: Immediate resistance$2,070–$2,100: Potential pullback support$2,270: Higher liquidation clusterDespite the recent rally, analysts say Ethereum has not yet matched Bitcoin’s pace, suggesting capital remains primarily concentrated in BTC for now.

Overall, we can expect potential pullback zones near $1,990–$2,000, with upside projections between $2,600 and $2,800 if broader market momentum continues to build.

Top Altcoins Poised For Potential BreakoutsMajor altcoins have largely followed Bitcoin’s recent rally, though many remain in consolidation phases as traders evaluate whether broader momentum will spread across the market.

XRP price continues to hold a key support zone between $1.30 and $1.40, showing early signs of stabilization after a prolonged decline. 

Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) is trading within a sideways range, maintaining support between $75 and $80 while facing resistance between $95 and $105. The token recently attempted a breakout above $90, signaling growing buying interest. 

SOL token is drawing interest around $87–$88, a zone some traders see as a potential buying opportunity. If bullish momentum strengthens, upside targets could extend toward $115–$120.

Chainlink (LINK) is also approaching an important technical level, currently testing resistance around $9.50 to $10. However, short-term indicators suggest the possibility of temporary weakness before any sustained move higher.

Other altcoins showing potential include Avalanche (AVAX), which is holding support around $9–$9.20 and could move toward $12–$13 if resistance levels break. 

Cardano (ADA) is holding key support between $0.26 and $0.27, suggesting a potential breakout toward $0.36–$0.40 if bullish momentum builds.

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FAQsWhy is the crypto market up today?

The crypto market is rising as Bitcoin climbs above $72K, driven by strong institutional inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and improving global risk sentiment.

Is the current crypto market rally sustainable?

The rally could be sustainable if institutional ETF inflows continue and macro conditions remain supportive, though short-term pullbacks are normal in volatile markets.

Why is Bitcoin leading the crypto market recovery?

Bitcoin is leading the recovery due to strong institutional demand from spot Bitcoin ETFs and its growing correlation with traditional markets like the S&P 500.

Can Ethereum follow Bitcoin in this market recovery?

Ethereum is approaching key resistance near $2,250–$2,300. A breakout could confirm stronger recovery momentum and potentially push ETH toward $2,600.

Will altcoins benefit from the crypto market recovery?

Altcoins like Solana, XRP, Cardano, and Chainlink could rally if Bitcoin stabilizes and dominance weakens, allowing capital to rotate into the broader market.

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Key Highlights XRP surged 7% over 24 hours, touching $1.46 following diplomatic signals between Iran and the United States Spot XRP ETF products pulled in $7.53 million on Tuesday, extending their positive flow streak to six consecutive sessions Combined assets under management for XRP ETFs stand near $1 billion Open Interest in XRP futures contracts declined to $2.11 billion, marking the lowest reading since January 2025 Critical resistance zone lies between $1.50 and $1.54, while support maintains around $1.40 XRP experienced a sharp 7% advance on Wednesday following emerging reports that Iran had expressed readiness to engage in diplomatic discussions with the United States.

XRP Price The digital asset climbed to $1.46, while daily trading activity exploded 39.71% to reach $4.1 billion.

The wider cryptocurrency ecosystem experienced parallel gains. Overall market capitalization expanded 6.28% to $2.49 trillion, with Bitcoin breaking through $73,000 and Ethereum pushing past $2,100.

The upward momentum followed a New York Times article revealing that Iran’s intelligence ministry had communicated with the CIA through back channels, expressing interest in pursuing conflict resolution.

U.S. President Donald Trump had previously confirmed receiving communication attempts but indicated that formal negotiations might face delays.

Market participants responded by rotating capital into risk-oriented assets, driving cryptocurrency valuations significantly higher throughout the sector.

ETF Products Maintain Positive Flow Trajectory XRP spot exchange-traded funds attracted $7.53 million in net capital on Tuesday, representing the sixth uninterrupted day of positive investor demand.

Source: SoSoValue Bitwise’s XRP ETF product dominated inflows with $6.08 million captured during the session. The fund’s aggregate net inflows have reached $10.77 million.

Canary Capital’s XRPC ETF product secured $1.45 million in additional capital during the same trading period.

Aggregate assets under management across all XRP spot ETF vehicles hover around $1 billion, while total cumulative inflows have climbed to $1.255 billion based on SoSoValue tracking data.

On the ecosystem development front, Doppler Finance revealed a strategic collaboration with digital asset custodian Hex Trust to integrate wrapped XRP into its institutional blockchain infrastructure as part of an incentive program.

Ripple separately verified recent strategic acquisitions including Palisade, a custody and treasury automation provider, alongside Rail, which specializes in virtual account management and payment collection services.

Chart Levels Under Observation XRP remains positioned beneath its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day exponential moving averages, all of which maintain downward trajectories.

The SuperTrend technical indicator registers at $1.61, positioned above current price action and confirming the prevailing bearish framework.

The RSI indicator was advancing toward 66 on the 4-hour timeframe, suggesting strengthening buying pressure. The MACD indicator also generated a fresh bullish signal through a positive crossover.

Futures Open Interest contracted to $2.11 billion on Wednesday, declining from $2.25 billion the previous session and substantially below the July 2025 peak of $10.94 billion.

A confirmed breakout above $1.50 resistance could pave the way toward $1.60. Inability to defend $1.45 may trigger a retracement toward the $1.40 support area.

As of Wednesday afternoon trading, XRP exchanged hands near $1.41, representing approximately a 62% decline from its historical peak of $3.65.

Bitcoin traded close to $72,500 on Thursday as steady inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) highlighted renewed institutional interest in the cryptocurrency market. According to CoinDesk market data, the leading digital asset maintained its upward momentum as investors continued allocating funds to newly launched ETF products.

U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded an additional $155 million in net inflows on Wednesday, extending a streak of consistent institutional buying. Data compiled by SoSoValue shows that ETF allocations have reached roughly $1.47 billion over the past two weeks, representing a sharp turnaround after multiple weeks of outflows earlier this year.

The recent surge suggests institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs is stabilizing following a weak start to the year. Bloomberg Intelligence data previously reported by CoinDesk indicates that investors have poured approximately $1.7 billion into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs since Feb. 24. Market analysts believe these inflows may indicate growing confidence that Bitcoin has found a near-term price floor.

However, some analysts caution that ETF inflows do not always translate into immediate buying pressure in the spot market. Earlier this week, analysts at Bitfinex noted that authorized participants can create and short ETF shares before acquiring the underlying Bitcoin. This process may delay the direct impact of ETF demand on Bitcoin’s market price.

Despite these mechanics, Bitcoin’s resilience amid geopolitical tensions is strengthening its role in global financial markets. Livio Weng, CEO of Bitfire, said the cryptocurrency is increasingly being viewed as a geopolitical hedge rather than simply a risk asset. Unlike gold, Bitcoin operates around the clock and can be transferred across borders instantly, making it attractive for capital movement during periods of economic uncertainty.

Still, on-chain data suggests caution. Blockchain analytics firm Glassnode recently reported that buy-side momentum has weakened. The 30-day moving average of realized profit has dropped roughly 63% since early February, signaling reduced investor profitability.

Additionally, the proportion of Bitcoin supply currently held in profit has declined to around 57%. Historically, this level has been associated with the early stages of deeper bear market conditions. Glassnode also noted that the cost basis for short-term Bitcoin holders sits near $70,000, which could become an important psychological resistance level. If prices approach this level, some traders may choose to exit positions near breakeven, potentially turning rallies into distribution phases.

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Bitwise Asset Management has announced a $233,000 donation to Bitcoin open-source developers, marking the firm’s second annual contribution tied to the success of its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

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Bitwise Asset Management donated $233,000 to Bitcoin development groups as part of its commitment to allocate 10% of gross profits from its Bitcoin ETF. The donation will be distributed through Brink, OpenSats, and the Human Rights Foundation Bitcoin Development Fund. The contribution follows continued growth of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF since its launch. The funds come from profits generated by the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, which launched with a commitment from Bitwise to allocate 10% of the ETF’s gross profits each year toward supporting the development and security of the Bitcoin network.

According to the firm, the latest contribution reflects strong growth in the ETF during the past year, allowing the company to expand its support for the developers maintaining Bitcoin’s underlying infrastructure.

The donation will be distributed among three nonprofit organizations focused on sustaining the Bitcoin ecosystem: Brink, OpenSats, and the Human Rights Foundation Bitcoin Development Fund.

These groups provide funding, fellowships, and grants to developers working on critical Bitcoin software, security research, and infrastructure upgrades. Their mission centers on supporting the open-source contributors responsible for maintaining and improving the decentralized network.

Bitwise described the developers as “unsung heroes” who help secure and evolve Bitcoin’s technology stack, noting that the contribution represents a reinvestment into the ecosystem that supports the firm’s investment products.

The asset manager also credited investors in the ETF for enabling the donation, stating that the contribution would not be possible without the support of those who chose to invest in the fund.

Bitwise added that its donations are expected to grow alongside the ETF’s expansion, reinforcing its pledge to continue directing a portion of profits toward the broader Bitcoin development community.

The initiative reflects a broader trend among crypto firms and investment products that are increasingly channeling funds toward open-source development as institutional interest in Bitcoin continues to rise.

Kraken Gains Fed Access: Could Ripple Follow With Its Own Master Account? Prefer us on Google

Kraken became the first crypto firm to receive Federal Reserve master account approval.Ripple has also filed for Fed Master account access in 2025.While there is no official approval, some experts remain optimistic about Ripple's prospects.Kraken’s latest regulatory milestone has fueled speculation across the crypto community about whether Ripple could be next in line.

While there is no official confirmation, the prospect of gaining access to the Federal Reserve’s core payment infrastructure would carry significant implications for Ripple.

Kraken’s Fed Access Draws Attention to RippleYesterday, BeInCrypto reported that Kraken’s Wyoming-chartered banking arm secured access to the Federal Reserve’s core payment systems. Notably, Kraken is the first crypto firm to gain a Federal Reserve master account.

The latest milestone comes after the firm secured a Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) charter from the state of Wyoming in September 2020. The following month, Kraken applied for a master account with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, which was approved yesterday.

Following the news, attention has begun to shift toward Ripple. In a recent post on X, journalist and social media personality Paul Barron argued that Ripple may be next in line for similar access. Other analysts have echoed this view.

In July 2025, the company applied for a national trust bank charter and a Federal Reserve master account. In December, BeInCrypto reported that Ripple had received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for the charter.

Barron noted the bank charter was “the setup.” He added that direct Fed access would be the “final piece” for RLUSD to settle at full banking scale.

“The ‘CLARITY Act’ momentum is forcing the Fed’s hand. See what’s happening from DC Insiders right now – the tide is shifting. The ‘Crypto vs. Banks’ battle is over. But the war is just beginning,” he said.

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Another analyst from X Finance Bull also remarked that while the timelines may differ, the destination remains the same.

“Kraken already integrated Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin for their payment platform. That’s not a coincidence. That’s infrastructure connecting. But why did Kraken get it first and not Ripple? Simple. Kraken applied years ago. Wyoming bank charter in 2020. Routing number in 2022. Been in line at the Fed since then. Ripple filed for the same Fed access in July 2025 through Standard Custody. National trust bank got OCC approval in December,” X Finance Bull added.

🚨BREAKING@krakenfx just secured a Federal Reserve master account, approved by the Kansas City Fed

A crypto native bank can now connect directly to Fedwire.

Applied in 2020,

Approved today.

Now zoom out

If a @Ripple connected bank gets a master account next, $XRP… pic.twitter.com/pqgaXLG4JX

— CryptoSensei (@Crypt0Senseii) March 4, 2026 It is important to note that Ripple has not yet received full approval from the OCC. Additionally, Kraken’s success does not necessarily indicate that the Federal Reserve will make a similar decision regarding Ripple.

Even if the application is approved, the process could extend over several years, similar to Kraken’s lengthy timeline. Still, if Ripple were granted approval, this would place it within the core US banking settlement system.

For XRP, the development could incrementally strengthen its role as a bridge asset within Ripple’s payments network, though the extent of any real-world impact remains uncertain.

Ripple’s infrastructure uses the XRP Ledger to facilitate cross-border transactions, where XRP serves as a short-term intermediary between two fiat currencies.

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A Fed master account would improve the fiat settlement side of that equation, allowing Ripple to move dollars faster, which could make the overall payment corridor more attractive to institutional clients.

However, it’s worth noting that the Fed’s payment rails and the XRP Ledger operate as separate systems. XRP itself would not flow through FedWire or FedNow. Thus, any efficiency gains would be indirect, improving the fiat on-ramps and off-ramps around XRP rather than upgrading the asset itself. Whether this translates into meaningfully greater XRP utility depends on factors beyond the master account alone.

The master account, if approved, would be a notable achievement for Ripple as a company. Its effect on XRP specifically could be real but secondary.

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XRP price remained above $1.40 on Thursday as the broader cryptocurrency market staged a strong recovery across major digital assets. The Ripple has recorded almost 5% growth over the last 24 hours, which shows a positive trader mood and the recovery of buying momentum.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin price rose over 7% to regain the $74,000 position and reinforce the market. As bullish momentum gains momentum in the sector, analysts indicate that XRP price may target the $5 level if uptrend persists.

Ether price also improved by 7%, whereas other altcoins such as ADA, DOGE, and SOL also achieved significant gains. The overall market value of cryptocurrencies grew 4.55% in a single day, amounting to nearly $2.45 trillion.

The positive turn of regulatory trends in the United States and ongoing institutionalization. XRP and Crypto markets also responded to news that indicated that tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran might defuse sooner than previously expected.

Bitcoin Price Surges to $74K as ETF Inflows Strengthen Market Momentum Bitcoin returned above the $74,000 level for the first time in nearly a month as several major altcoins surged.

According to market data provided by Santiment, Solana, Chainlink, and Pepe recorded strong single day gains even when the global market was largely uncertain.

The recovery came at a time when there was still a view of fear and care among traders in the cryptocurrency industry.

Meanwhile, institutional investments into the United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds surged.

According to the data provided by SoSoValue, the total net inflows into Bitcoin spot ETFs were 225 million on the third of March.

According to SoSoValue, on March 3rd (ET), the total net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs was $225 million, with BlackRock’s ETF IBIT leading the inflow at $322 million. Ethereum spot ETFs saw a total net outflow of $10.75 million, while BlackRock’s ETF ETHA led the inflow with… pic.twitter.com/QblTSy2T4b

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) March 4, 2026

The IBIT fund by BlackRock was the most active, with the net inflows amounting to about 322 million recorded in the session.

The Ethereum spot ETFs have registered a net outflow of $10.75 million, whereas XRP spot ETFs registered a net inflow of 7.53 million a day.

Will XRP Price Rally Continue? The latest XRP price surged to $1.41 during Thursday trading as buyers attempted another breakout above range resistance.

XRP price is still trading within a narrow band of support and resistance of $1.40 and $1.50 in the four-hour chart.

The structure reveals consistent consolidation following the mid February spike, which had temporarily pushed the token to $1.65.

The recent candles show that buyers are protecting the zone of $1.40, and are avoiding further drawbacks over the course of multiple sessions.

Momentum indicators indicate some weak bullish pressure as the RSI increases towards the 55 mark.

The MACD histogram also turned to a positive value, indicating that short-term momentum may be in favour of the buyers.

Source: XRP/USDT 4-hour chart: Tradingview A firm close above $1.45 can lead to another endeavor to the key resistance at a level of $1.50.

Should the bullish momentum continue, investors are observing a long-term breakout objective of around $1.70. But holding the $1.40 floor may invite short-term selling pressure.

The following downside target in that case would be at about $1.35, where buyers had already entered into it aggressively.

We built more protocols in five years than traditional finance built in fifty. But the infrastructure to actually manage a DeFi portfolio? That barely exists.

It's time to stop treating portfolio management as an afterthought.

The Problem Everyone Sees, Nobody SolvesOver 3,000 DeFi protocols live today. Dozens of chains, hundreds of PoS staking opportunities, thousands of lending pools, and tens of thousands, if not more, liquidity pools offer sheer endless opportunities. Dozens of chains worth attention. The opportunity in decentralized finance has never been bigger.

The way most people manage their DeFi portfolios? Still stuck in 2020.

Five browser tabs. Manual position reconciliation across wallets. Spreadsheets tracking what should be visible in a single glance. The protocols themselves have become extraordinarily sophisticated. The infrastructure to manage them? Practically non-existent.

This is the gap nobody talks about. Not which chain is fastest. Not which DEX has the deepest liquidity. The real bottleneck in DeFi today is operational: how do you actually manage a portfolio across this ecosystem without losing your mind, your edge, or your capital?

The Tooling Gap Nobody Wants to AdmitDeFi has a world-class protocol layer and a below-average management layer.

The ecosystem has built incredible financial primitives, lending markets, automated market makers, liquid staking and restaking, options and perps, and cross-chain bridges. But it's treated the question of how users actually orchestrate their activity across these tools as someone else's problem.

The result? A fragmented user experience that punishes the people most engaged with the ecosystem. The more active you are in DeFi, the harder it becomes to maintain a clear picture of positions, risk, and performance. That's backwards.

Portfolio trackers help with visibility, but they stop at the glass. You can see your positions, but you can't act on them. Zerion, DeBank, and Zapper show you what you own, but what helps you manage what you own?

Wallets let you transact, but they don't give you portfolio-level context. MetaMask and Rabby excel at signing transactions. They weren't built to show you how those transactions fit into a broader strategy, even with the development of portfolio-style products.

Analytics platforms go deep on data, but they're built for researchers, not operators. Dune dashboards are excellent for understanding protocol metrics. They're not designed for real-time portfolio decision-making.

Every tool solves one piece. Nothing solves the system.

This fragmentation has real cost:

Missed yield opportunities because assets sit idle (Aave alone had $1.164B in average idle USDT in January 2026)

Avoidable liquidations because risk isn't visible across positions

Slower execution because context lives in one tool and action lives in another

For anyone managing serious capital onchain, this is an operational liability.

DeFi Needs an Operating SystemThe mental model most people have for DeFi tooling is wrong. The ecosystem keeps thinking in terms of trackers, wallets, and analytics as separate categories.

The real need isn't another tool in the stack. It's a system that replaces the stack entirely.

Think about what happened in traditional finance. Bloomberg didn't succeed because it was a better chart. It succeeded because it became the operating layer for professional finance,  the single surface where you see, decide, and act.

DeFi is waiting for the same structural shift.

That means a platform where portfolio visibility, risk awareness, and execution aren't three separate products. They're one integrated experience. Where you don't need to leave the interface to move between tracking positions, analyzing risk exposure, and executing a trade, a stake, or a rebalance.

Where the design principle isn't protocol-first. It's portfolio-first.

This is where platforms like CROPR come in.

CROPR positions itself as the onchain operating system for DeFi portfolios, as the DeFi SuperApp. A single, non-custodial platform where users can track, trade, stake, lend, bridge, and manage risks across every wallet they operate on.

Not by wrapping protocols in extra smart contract layers. Not by taking custody of assets. But by integrating directly with the best protocols on the market like Uniswap, SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, Curve, Balancer, Pharaoh, Aave, Compound, Morpho, Euler, Venus, and others, giving users a unified management layer for their entire DeFi footprint with the ability to act immediately.

Why Now? The Complexity Isn't Going AwaySome argue that DeFi will simplify over time. That chain abstraction, account abstraction, and better UX at the protocol level will make the management problem disappear.

The data suggests otherwise.

DeFi is getting more complex, not less. More chains are launching. More protocols shipping. More strategies are becoming viable. Restaking, points, cross-chain liquidity, vaults, and real-world asset integration, the surface area is expanding in every direction.

Consider the lending landscape alone. Aave's share of DeFi TVL grew from 8% to 28% over two years, with over $1 Trillion in lifetime loans. During a single liquidation event in January 2026, Liquity V2's stability pool depositors earned up to 192% APR. These opportunities exist. But how many users are positioned to capture them? And on the other side, events like 10/10 were forcing massive liquidations, and users couldn’t even react fast enough because they had to connect each wallet and each protocol one by one to execute.

Or look at cross-chain capital deployment. Assets are fragmented across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Linea, and other EVM chains. Managing positions across all of them requires either superhuman spreadsheet discipline or infrastructure that doesn't yet exist at scale.

Abstraction at the infrastructure layer will make individual transactions easier. But it won't solve the portfolio-level challenge of seeing everything, understanding exposure, and making informed decisions across all of it.

The management layer is the most underbuilt and most critical piece of DeFi infrastructure right now.

This is where purpose-built portfolio operating systems should sit, not as a feature on top of a wallet, not as a read-only dashboard, but as the operational core of how people interact with decentralized finance. As a unified management layer.

Portfolio-First Means Everything ChangesWhen you design from the portfolio up rather than the protocol down, the entire user experience shifts.

Instead of asking "which protocol should I interact with?" the question becomes "what does my portfolio need right now?"

That's a fundamentally different starting point. It changes how you surface information, how you present opportunities, how you help users manage risk.

In practice, this means:

Platforms should surface idle assets that could be earning yield. Risk should be visible alongside positions. Execution should happen in context, not in a different tab. The system should scale with users, whether they're managing a single wallet or a multi-chain, multi-wallet operation across dozens of protocols.

Critically, all of this must happen non-custodially.

The right infrastructure never holds, moves, or controls user funds. Every transaction should execute directly with the underlying protocol. No wrapper contracts. No intermediary layers. No counterparty risk.

Your assets. Your wallet. Your control. Always.

This is non-negotiable for any serious DeFi infrastructure. It's what separates portfolio operating systems from centralized alternatives that require custody or introduce additional smart contract risk.

The Competition for Portfolio Operating SystemsThe race to build this layer is already underway, though the approaches vary significantly.

Instadapp pioneered the DeFi management dashboard concept, focusing on position management across lending protocols. Their "DeFi Smart Layer" lets users manage complex strategies, but the interface can feel overwhelming for users who just want unified visibility.

DeFi Saver excels at automation and protection strategies, particularly for lending positions. You can set up automatic liquidation protection across Aave, Compound, and Maker. But it's optimized for power users managing leveraged positions, not broader portfolio management.

Zapper and Zerion dominate the tracking category but remain largely read-only. You can see your entire portfolio beautifully visualized. Executing on what you see requires leaving their interface.

1inch and Paraswap solved the DEX aggregation problem, finding best prices across multiple exchanges. But they're transaction-focused, not portfolio-focused. They don't help you understand where that swap fits into your broader allocation.

What's missing is the integration of these capabilities. Tracking + execution + risk management + cross-protocol optimization in a single non-custodial interface.

This is the gap CROPR and similar emerging platforms are attempting to fill.

What the Market Actually NeedsThe DeFi tooling market doesn't need more protocols. It needs infrastructure to manage them.

The difference matters.

Tools solve tasks. Systems solve workflows. And what DeFi users need right now,  from individual operators to funds and DAOs managing treasury, is a workflow that makes managing onchain capital as structured, clear, and executable as the protocols themselves.

CROPR is live in beta today. Integrated with Uniswap, SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, Curve, Balancer, Pharaoh, Aave, Compound, Morpho, Euler, Venus, and MoonPay across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, and Linea.

Users can connect their wallet, see their full portfolio, and manage DeFi activity from a single, unified interface.

But this is just one approach. The roadmap extends into portfolio automation, professional-grade tooling for institutional DeFi participants and multi-strategy vaults. Others will emerge with different takes on the same problem.

The management layer will become as important to DeFi as the protocol layer. The teams that build it well will define the next era of onchain finance.

The question isn't whether DeFi needs better portfolio infrastructure. The question is which approach wins.

Will it be the tracker-plus model (Zerion adding execution)? The wallet-plus model (MetaMask building portfolio features)? The automation-first model (DeFi Saver expanding scope)? Or the integrated operating system model (CROPR and future competitors)?

The market will decide. But the need is clear.

DeFi doesn't need more protocols. It needs the infrastructure to manage them.

That infrastructure is being built right now.

CROPR is the onchain operating system for DeFi portfolios. It provides a single, non-custodial platform for tracking, executing, and managing risk across multiple wallets, chains, and protocols. CROPR is currently live in beta and integrated with leading DeFi protocols, including Uniswap, PancakeSwap, Balancer, Compound, and MoonPay. For more information, visit cropr.finance.

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The crypto industry took a significant step deeper into the traditional financial system on Wednesday after Kraken Financial, a Wyoming-chartered digital asset bank, was granted a Federal Reserve (Fed) master account. According to one expert, Ripple may follow suit. 

The approval makes Kraken Financial the first crypto-focused bank in US history to gain direct access to the Federal Reserve’s payment infrastructure, a development many see as a landmark moment for the sector.

Crypto Enters Fed’s Core System The announcement signals a structural shift in how crypto-native institutions interact with the US banking system. With a master account, Kraken Financial can connect directly to the Fed’s payment rails rather than relying on intermediary banks to process transactions. Arjun Sethi, Co-CEO of Payward and Kraken, said: 

This milestone marks the convergence of crypto infrastructure and sovereign financial rails. With a Federal Reserve master account, we can operate not as a peripheral participant in the US banking system, but as a directly connected financial institution.

The decision immediately sparked discussion about which crypto firms might follow. Market expert Paul Barron argued on social media platform X that Kraken’s approval has effectively “bridged a gap” between crypto companies and the traditional banking establishment. 

By securing a Federal Reserve master account, Barron noted, Kraken is no longer operating on the outskirts of the system but instead sits on the same Fedwire infrastructure used by major financial institutions such as JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. “This is BIG!” he wrote.

Barron went further, suggesting that Ripple could be next in line. He pointed to Ripple’s National Trust Bank charter, granted in December 2025, as a foundational step toward eventual Federal Reserve access. 

Final Step For Ripple’s RLUSD Expansion In Barron’s view, direct access to a master account would be the final component needed for Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, to settle transactions at full banking scale. 

Barron also referenced growing legislative momentum around the CLARITY Act, arguing that regulatory developments in Washington may be increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to integrate qualified crypto institutions more fully into the financial system. 

Ripple executives have previously acknowledged the strategic value of direct Federal Reserve access. In November 2025, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s CLO, described the concept as “an attractive idea” in an interview with Reuters.

Yet, Ripple is not alone in seeking this level of integration. Other crypto-focused institutions, including federally chartered Anchorage Digital, have also applied for Federal Reserve master accounts but have not yet received approval.

The daily chart shows XRP’s Wednesday recovery beyond $1.40. Source: XRPUSDT on TradingView.com As of this writing, XRP was trading at $1.45, up 6% amid a wider crypto market recovery that began early on Wednesday with Bitcoin’s (BTC) lead. 

Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 

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Ronaldo is a seasoned crypto enthusiast with over four years of experience in the field. He is passionate about exploring the vast and dynamic world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and its practical applications for achieving economic sovereignty. Ronaldo is constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and expertise in the DeFi space, as he believes it holds tremendous potential for transforming the traditional financial landscape.

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Yancoal Australia retains a "Buy" rating, even though its FY25 earnings missed expectations. Last year, YACAF outperformed production guidance with a 4.6% rise in saleable coal and achieved lower-than-targeted unit costs. I am expecting a return to positive revenue and earnings growth for Yancoal this year, considering the favorable thermal coal market outlook.

Q4: 2026-03-04 Earnings SummaryEPS of -$0.55 beats by $0.49

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Revenue of

$109.32M

(7.29% Y/Y)

beats by $4.43M

ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (CHPT) Q4 2026 Earnings Call March 4, 2026 4:30 PM EST

Company Participants

John Canton - Vice President of Communications
Richard Wilmer - President, CEO & Director
Mansi Khetani - CFO & Chief Accounting Officer

Conference Call Participants

Colin Rusch - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division
Mark Delaney - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Christopher Pierce - Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division
Ryan Pfingst - B. Riley Securities, Inc., Research Division
Itay Michaeli - TD Cowen, Research Division
Craig Irwin - ROTH Capital Partners, LLC, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good afternoon, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to ChargePoint's Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Conference Call. Please be advised today's conference is being recorded, and a replay will be available on ChargePoint's Investor Relations website. I would now like to turn the conference over to John Paolo Canton, Vice President, Communications. Please go ahead.

John Canton
Vice President of Communications

Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us on today's conference call to discuss ChargePoint's fourth quarter and full fiscal 2026 earnings results. This call is being webcast and can be accessed on the Investors section of our website at investors.chargepoint.com. With me on today's call are Rick Wilmer, our Chief Executive Officer; and Mansi Khetani, our Chief Financial Officer.

This afternoon, we issued our press release announcing results for the quarter ended January 31, 2026, which can be found on our website. We'd like to remind you that during the conference call, management will be making forward-looking statements, including our outlook for first quarter of fiscal 2027. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. These forward-looking statements apply as of today, and we undertake no obligation to update these statements after the call. For a more