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Bitcoin surged more than 6% to $73,000 on Wednesday morning, reaching its highest level in over a month as renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran pushed investors toward digital assets.

Investors are now viewing crypto as a potential safe haven during geopolitical shocks since digital assets are not tied to supply chains or energy disruptions. After trading near major lows since October, the sector may now be attracting renewed capital.

Crypto assets had underperformed equities and metals over the past two months. However, since the US attack on Iran last Saturday, digital assets have begun to diverge, outperforming both traditional equities and precious metals.

Bitcoin traded above $73,000 early Wednesday. Ether climbed more than 7% to about $2,130, Solana rose 5% to $91, and XRP advanced 6% to $1.44.

Traditional markets also recovered after sharp losses earlier in the week. The S&P 500 rose about 0.5% on the day while the Nasdaq gained 1.3%. Precious metals, which had rallied in anticipation of military action, also recovered slightly after Tuesday’s drop, with gold and silver both rising a little over 1%.

The rally lifted crypto related equities as well. Coinbase shares jumped more than 14%, Galaxy rose 13%, and Circle gained around 3%.

Companies tied to crypto treasury strategies also moved higher. Strategy climbed about 10% and BitMine rose nearly 10%. Mining companies posted strong gains with IREN up about 10%, Hut 8 rising 13%, TeraWulf gaining 6%, and Cipher Mining up around 7%.

Other crypto linked stocks followed the move higher. Robinhood advanced roughly 8%, Block rose 4%, and Figure climbed close to 10%.

Traders are now watching Bitcoin’s current range closely. The $70,000 to $74,000 zone has become a critical technical area, as Bitcoin has struggled to sustain a move above this level since falling below $70,000 in early February. Holding above $73,000 could signal further upside, while a break below $70,000 would likely invalidate the current breakout attempt.

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Key HighlightsEnterprise Oracle Infrastructure Arrives on StellarPowering Lending Markets and DeFi InnovationMitigating Oracle Vulnerabilities and Ecosystem Maturation RedStone delivers live pricing data for BTC, ETH, USDC, and PYUSD on Stellar’s network. Smart contract developers gain instant access to trusted pricing without custom oracle construction. DeFi protocols including lending platforms, exchanges, and tokenization projects receive precise market valuation. Price feed updates activate based on market movement thresholds, minimizing blockchain costs. Stellar’s financial ecosystem evolves beyond simple transactions with comprehensive oracle infrastructure. RedStone has deployed institutional-quality oracle services on Stellar’s production network, delivering critical financial market data to decentralized application developers. The launch enables seamless access to cryptocurrency and stablecoin valuations for lending protocols, trading platforms, and real-world asset tokenization projects. This strategic integration positions Stellar to support sophisticated DeFi applications beyond its traditional strength in payments and cross-border stablecoin settlement.

Enterprise Oracle Infrastructure Arrives on Stellar RedStone unveiled its oracle solution on the Stellar blockchain with production-ready price feeds covering essential digital assets. The data infrastructure delivers BTCUSD, ETHUSD, USDCUSD, and PYUSD market pricing, alongside feeds for tokenized money market instruments. This deployment establishes a reliable reference data foundation that DeFi protocols can incorporate natively within Stellar‘s ecosystem.

Consequently, teams constructing lending protocols on the network gain immediate access to verified asset valuations without investing resources in proprietary oracle development. RedStone’s data feeds empower decentralized trading venues and tokenized asset initiatives requiring precision pricing information. This infrastructure enhancement unlocks advanced functionality for financial smart contracts on a blockchain traditionally focused on payment corridors.

RedStone engineered its oracle architecture with deviation-triggered updates and data freshness validation to ensure pricing integrity. The system refreshes continuously while activating onchain updates exclusively when market movements surpass predetermined thresholds, preserving data timeliness. DeFi platforms consequently receive trustworthy valuations without generating excessive blockchain activity or inflated operational expenses.

Powering Lending Markets and DeFi Innovation RedStone’s oracle deployment strengthens lending ecosystems by delivering externally validated price information directly to Stellar‘s smart contracts. Financial protocols no longer must rely exclusively on illiquid onchain trading venues for asset valuation. Platforms can therefore minimize exposure to outdated or compromised pricing mechanisms from decentralized exchanges with limited depth.

The oracle infrastructure equally benefits tokenized real-world asset initiatives requiring consistent and reliable market data. Through feed integration, projects achieve improved collateral tracking and valuation precision for structured financial instruments. Developers consequently access more sophisticated tooling for constructing complex financial services within Stellar’s environment.

This deployment coincides with expanding experimentation in lending, asset tokenization, and decentralized financial building blocks across Stellar. Historical constraints in enterprise oracle availability previously hindered adoption of advanced DeFi architectures. RedStone addresses this critical infrastructure gap, facilitating more elaborate contract programming and collateral administration.

Mitigating Oracle Vulnerabilities and Ecosystem Maturation The integration follows a recent security breach that extracted approximately $10 million from a Stellar-based protocol through compromised price information. That exploit highlighted dangers associated with deriving valuations from liquidity-constrained pools, particularly for collateral assessment. RedStone’s feeds target these vulnerabilities by aggregating dependable offchain market data.

RedStone’s architecture avoids exclusive reliance on low-volume trading environments, strengthening defense against manipulation attempts and volatile price swings. The framework employs data validation thresholds and refresh parameters to guarantee quality and operational efficiency. Financial applications can trust oracle information that accurately represents broader market dynamics.

RedStone’s addition to Stellar’s DeFi landscape represents meaningful progress toward comprehensive financial infrastructure maturity. As builders introduce lending facilities and tokenized offerings, dependable oracles become essential for consistent protocol performance. RedStone’s deployment reflects increasing momentum in diversified financial functionality extending beyond straightforward payment processing.

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According to Dalio, there are important differentiating characteristics between bitcoin and gold, and these traits are pushing institutions to the latter.

The billionaire investor and founder of the leading hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, Ray Dalio, has once again criticized bitcoin (BTC). This time, Dalio rejected comparisons between the cryptocurrency and gold, stripping the digital asset of its safe-haven narrative.

During an interview with the All-In Podcast, the Bridgewater founder insisted that BTC has not played the role of a safe-haven like gold. He accepted that bitcoin has been receiving a lot of attention as a form of money but faces long-term threats. Dalio’s comments come as financial assets react to geopolitical tensions amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran crisis.

Dalio Rejects BTC Comparisons to Gold According to Dalio, there are important differentiating characteristics between bitcoin and gold. The former lacks privacy; transactions can be monitored and indirectly controlled by entities. Such qualities, in the billionaire’s opinion, would make central banks and large institutions reluctant to buy and hold it.

On the other hand, these institutions are consistently buying and holding gold because the precious metal is widely considered a store of value and an inflation hedge. Dalio highlighted that the precious metal is not an asset that is speculated on, contrary to what most people have come to believe. In fact, he mentioned that gold is the most established form of money and the second-largest reserve currency held by central banks.

Moreover, gold does not face the same threats as Bitcoin. Dalio mentioned growing concerns about the possible effects of quantum computing on the Bitcoin network. So, despite getting a lot of attention, especially from individuals, and being considered as alternative money, bitcoin still has a relatively small and controlled market in comparison to gold.

It is worth noting that Dalio has developed some kind of love-hate relationship with BTC over the years. Once a critic, the investor began to embrace the cryptocurrency in 2021 and even gained exposure to it. Still, he believes gold is the ultimate financial asset, and BTC does not come close.

Gold Hit Heavier By U.S.-Iran Conflict Despite Dalio dismissing bitcoin’s safe-haven narrative, the digital asset has performed relatively well since the U.S.-Iran conflict began. On March 3, the day Dalio made these remarks, gold lost 6% during trading hours, falling from $5,377 to $5,039, according to TradingView data. BTC, on the other hand, fell by a mere 3.7% over the same timeframe.

You may also like: Bitcoin Price Surges to Monthly Highs, Gains Over $10K Since USA-Iran Strikes Began Why Has Bitcoin Dumped 50% When Global Liquidity Has Increased? Analysts Eye ‘Insane Reversal’ in Markets as Bitcoin Touched $70K Comparing the price movements of both assets on that day directly challenges Dalio’s statements, as gold was more affected by the very crisis it is supposed to shield investors from.

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Bitcoin just cleared $73,000, but skeptical traders are already bracing for a bull trapBitcoin has broken above $73,000 after weeks of consolidation, but traders remain divided over whether the move marks a genuine breakout or another trap for late buyers. Mar 4, 2026, 4:57 p.m.

Bitcoin pushed above $73,000 this week, reclaiming a key psychological level that had capped the market for weeks. Yet the breakout has been met with an unusual reaction across crypto markets: widespread skepticism.

Many traders are warning that the move could become a classic bull trap — a brief breakout that lures in late buyers before reversing lower. Analysts have pointed to heavy overhead supply and positioning in derivatives markets as potential risks, with some suggesting a rally into the $72,000–$76,000 range could attract sellers rather than confirm a sustained recovery.

The caution stems partly from recent history. Earlier this year, Bitcoin appeared to break out of a consolidation range, only to reverse violently. The move trapped momentum traders and triggered a cascade of liquidations as price plunged from around $98,000 to roughly $60,000 within two weeks — a reminder of how quickly sentiment can flip in crypto.

But the current setup may present a paradox: the trade has become crowded on the bearish side.

Across crypto Twitter, analysts and chartists are widely calling for a bull trap. That consensus itself raises the possibility of the opposite outcome — a squeeze higher that forces short sellers to cover. In leveraged markets, strong directional agreement often creates the liquidity needed for moves in the other direction.

Macro uncertainty could also complicate the outlook. Geopolitical tensions following the Iran conflict have already pushed gold higher and lifted oil price expectations, while some Asian equity markets have shown signs of stress. Radu Tunaru, professor of finance and risk management at Henley Business School, argues geopolitical shocks have historically played a role in major market sell-offs. He points to the 1987 Black Monday crash, which he believes was partly triggered by U.S.–Iran tensions that first rattled Asian markets before spreading globally.

For now, Bitcoin’s breakout above $73,000 has revived bullish momentum — but price action over the coming days will determine whether a bottom is truly in or if this is an accurately predicted bull trap.

In order to regain bullish structure from a macro sense, bitcoin needs to trade back in the $98,000 region to snap the grueling lower high formed by the previous bull trap in January.

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Crypto-related stocks rallied at the open of Wednesday's U.S. session as bitcoin briefly climbed above $72,000 for the first time in nearly a month.COIN, MSTR, GLXY, HOOD surged 8%-12%, with miners BITF, HUT, IREN also bouncing.Bitcoin's move into the closely watched $70,000 to $72,000 range, which has capped recent rallies, is a key test of whether the latest advance can be sustained.

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ADTN is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Computer and Technology stock. ADTN has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 4% over the past four weeks.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $0.48 per share. ADTN also boasts an average earnings surprise of +58.3%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, ADTN should be on investors' short list.

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Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us, and welcome to the RJET Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]

I will now hand the call over to Keely Mitchell. Please go ahead.

Keely Mitchell

Thank you, Warren, and thank you, everyone, for joining Republic's First Earnings Call subsequent to the Mesa merger.

On with me today are David Grizzle, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Matt Koscal, President and Chief Commercial Officer; and Joe Allman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

I will kick off our call today, reading the safe harbor disclosure, and then I will turn the call over to David for some opening remarks to discuss the strengths of Republic and our position within the regional airline industry.

Following David, Matt will walk us through the Mesa merger and integration, key differentiating investments that have positioned Republic for the long term and our focus on long-term strategy. Following Matt, Joe will take us through the financial results, the fleet and provide guidance for 2026. We will then open the call for Q&A.

In the Investor Relations section of our website, you will find the earnings press release and slide presentation to accompany today's discussion. This call is being recorded and will be available for replay on our Investor Relations website.

Today's discussion will include forward-looking statements regarding Republic Airways' future performance, strategic initiatives and market

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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: (1) Enphase overstated its ability to manage its channel inventory; (2) Enphase overstated its ability to mitigate effects arising from the termination of the 25D Credit; (3) accordingly, Enphase overstated its financial and operational prospects; and (4) as a result, the Company’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

On October 28, 2025, Enphase reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 and held a related earnings call. Among other items, Enphase's management reported that it expects 2025 to close on a weak note, with elevated channel inventory resulting in lower battery storage shipments in the fourth quarter, and that expiration of the residential solar investment tax credit would negatively impact revenues for the first quarter of 2026.

On this news, Enphase's stock price fell $5.56 per share, or 15.15%, to close at $31.14 per share on October 29, 2025.

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Bank of America just put its name behind two of the most polarizing auto stocks on the market, and the signals point in opposite directions. BofA reinstated Ford (NYSE: F) with a Buy rating and a $17 price target, while slapping Rivian (Nasdaq:RIVN) with an Underperform and a $14 price target. The regulatory shift reshaping the auto landscape is the dividing line between these two calls.

Three Data Points That Define the Divergence First, the street consensus on Ford is cautious but BofA is leaning bullish. The broader analyst community has 16 Hold ratings, 3 Strong Buys, and 1 Buy, with a consensus target of $13.99. BofA’s $17 target sits well above that crowd, reflecting a more aggressive view on Ford’s margin recovery. Ford trades at $13.04 today, meaning BofA sees roughly 30% upside from here.

Second, the Ford thesis rests on a real earnings engine. Ford Pro, the commercial vehicle segment, is guiding for $6.5 billion to $7.5 billion in EBIT for 2026, and paid software subscriptions in that segment grew 30% in 2025. Ford Credit delivered a 55% YoY jump in full-year EBT to $2.6 billion. These are not speculative numbers. BofA expects Ford to progress from a 4.8% EBIT margin in 2026 toward its stated 8% adjusted EBIT margin target by 2029. CEO Jim Farley framed it plainly on the earnings call:

“Moving forward, we’ll continue building on our strong foundation to achieve our target of 8% adjusted EBIT margin by 2029.”

Jim Farley, Ford CEO

Third, on Rivian, BofA’s $14 Underperform target is notably below where the stock trades today at $15.105, and it’s even more bearish than you’d expect given that the broader analyst consensus carries a $18 target with 7 Buy ratings and 10 Holds. BofA is the outlier on the bear side, and the data gives them cover. Rivian’s Q4 automotive revenue collapsed 45% YoY, driven by a $270 million collapse in regulatory credit sales and softer R1 deliveries after the federal EV tax credit expired on September 30, 2025. Cash burned to $3.58 billion at year-end, down 32.4% YoY.

The Gap Between Wall Street and Where These Stocks Trade Ford is down 9.67% over the past week despite the BofA reinstatement, a signal that the market is not yet buying the margin recovery story. With Ford’s 52-week high at $14.80 and the stock sitting below its 50-day moving average of $13.73, there’s a clear gap between analyst optimism and current price action. The bull case requires Model e losses to abate, tariff headwinds to stabilize, and Ford Pro to keep compounding. That’s three things that all need to go right.

Rivian’s gap is different. The stock is down 23.31% year-to-date and trades below its 50-day moving average of $17.12. The R2 launch targeting Q2 2026 customer deliveries at a base price of roughly $45,000 is the next real catalyst, but BofA’s view is that the regulatory environment makes near-term profit improvement unlikely regardless of execution.

The Takeaway BofA is right to split these calls. Ford is a restructuring story with a profitable commercial core, a dividend yielding roughly 4.5%, and a management team that is cutting EV losses rather than doubling down. You buy Ford if you believe the regulatory tailwind for trucks and SUVs is durable and that Ford Pro’s software flywheel keeps spinning. Rivian is a different bet entirely: a high-conviction growth trade on R2 execution and VW partnership revenue that requires patience, capital, and tolerance for a stock that has lost nearly 85% from its IPO highs. BofA’s Underperform on RIVN is not a call that the company fails. It’s a call that the stock is priced for a recovery that the regulatory backdrop will not deliver on schedule.

Regulatory approval expands AIEV's exposure to recurring clean–energy revenues and long–term growth opportunities in Taiwan

, /PRNewswire/ -- Thunder Power Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: AIEV) ("Thunder Power" or the "Company"), a technology innovator and developer of premium passenger Electric Vehicles (EVs), today announced that the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan has approved the Company's share exchange arrangement with certain shareholders of Electric Power Technology Limited ("Electric Power Technology" or "TW Company"), a Taiwan corporation listed on the Taipei Exchange under the code 4529, satisfying an important regulatory condition for the contemplated transaction.

The approval from the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs constitutes a key governmental consent required in Taiwan for Thunder Power to proceed with the issuance of shares of AIEV common stock in exchange for shares of Electric Power Technology, as contemplated in the previously disclosed share exchange agreement and subject to the satisfaction of additional closing conditions. Once completed, the transaction is expected to provide Thunder Power with a meaningful ownership position in in Electric Power Technology, a leading participant in Taiwan's renewable energy sector with exposure to solar power generation and other clean–energy projects. Through this stake, Thunder Power anticipates gaining access to recurring clean–energy revenue streams in Taiwan's high–growth renewables market.

"This approval from the Taiwan government is a pivotal milestone in our strategy to integrate advanced clean energy assets from Taiwan into Thunder Power's international EV and clean–energy platform," said Christopher Nicoll, Chief Executive Officer of Thunder Power. "The transaction is expected to better position us to participate in Taiwan's long–term push to expand renewables and solar within its national power mix as national targets evolve through 2026, while we advance commercialization of our clean–energy strategy."

Following stockholder approval of the issuance of AIEV shares under the Share Exchange Agreement in 2025, the Taiwan regulatory clearance further aligns Thunder Power's U.S. listing structure with its Taiwan operations and investments. The Company expects the share exchange, once closed, to enhance its capital base, diversify its revenue profile beyond EV development, and strengthen its long-term growth prospects in both the EV and renewable energy markets.

Electric Power Technology operates and develops renewable energy projects in Taiwan, including solar power generation assets, and is aligned with Taiwan's policy goals to expand the contribution of renewable energy to the country's power mix over the coming decade. While Taiwan did not meet its initial 2025 target to source 15% of electricity from renewables, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Taiwan Energy Administration have extended the timeline, with the goal now expected to be achieved by November 2026 at the earliest. Solar remains a centerpiece of this strategy, projected to reach 35% of total installed generation capacity by 2035. With a meaningful ownership stake in Electric Power Technology, Thunder Power expects to have strategic access to high–growth clean–energy markets, potential opportunities for vertical integration, and the ability to collaborate on project development, engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

Solar generation in Taiwan represented 5% of the electricity market in 2024. Taiwan initially set a goal for 15% of the island's electricity to come from renewable energy sources by 2025, but the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Taiwan Energy Administration have since pushed the expected achievement of this target to November 2026 at the earliest. The government continues to forecast substantial additional solar capacity growth through 2035.

Thunder Power continues to work with its advisors and transaction counterparties to satisfy the remaining customary closing conditions, while also pursuing partnerships and capital markets initiatives designed to enhance its financial flexibility as it advances the commercialization of its clean energy strategy. The Company intends to provide additional updates as material developments occur.

About Thunder Power Holdings, Inc. 

Thunder Power is a technology innovator and a developer of innovative electric vehicles ("EVs"). The Company has developed several proprietary technologies, which are the building blocks of the Thunder Power family of EVs. The Company is focused on design and development of high-performance EVs, targeting markets initially in Asia & Europe. Thunder Power's acquisition strategy is focused on addressing strategic gaps in the EV sector combined with a diversified approach across the clean energy value chain. For more information, please visit: https://aiev.ai/.

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Shares of HubSpot (HUBS - Free Report) have gained 12.3% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $275.37, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $370.56 indicates a potential upside of 34.6%.

The average comprises 32 short-term price targets ranging from a low of $248.00 to a high of $700.00, with a standard deviation of $108.71. While the lowest estimate indicates a decline of 9.9% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 154.2% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is a much-coveted metric for investors, solely banking on this metric to make an investment decision may not be wise at all. That's because the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable.

But, for HUBS, an impressive average price target is not the only indicator of a potential upside. Strong agreement among analysts about the company's ability to report better earnings than they predicted earlier strengthens this view. While a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't gauge how much a stock could gain, it has proven to be powerful in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in HUBSThere has been increasing optimism among analysts lately about the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher. And that could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 59.6% over the past month, as nine estimates have gone higher compared to no negative revision.

Moreover, HUBS currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which means it is in the top 5% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much HUBS could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

Shares of QuinStreet (QNST - Free Report) have gained 2.5% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $11.73, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $20.25 indicates a potential upside of 72.6%.

The average comprises four short-term price targets ranging from a low of $15.00 to a high of $26.00, with a standard deviation of $5.56. While the lowest estimate indicates an increase of 27.9% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 121.7% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.

However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in QNST. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in QNSTAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 35.5% over the past month, as three estimates have gone higher compared to no negative revision.

Moreover, QNST currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much QNST could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

Shares of Safehold (SAFE - Free Report) have gained 11.1% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $15.68, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $19.8 indicates a potential upside of 26.3%.

The average comprises 10 short-term price targets ranging from a low of $14.00 to a high of $28.00, with a standard deviation of $5.14. While the lowest estimate indicates a decline of 10.7% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 78.6% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.

However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in SAFE. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Why SAFE Could Witness a Solid UpsideAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0.1%, as one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revision.

Moreover, SAFE currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much SAFE could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

A downtrend has been apparent in Yum China Holdings (YUMC - Free Report) lately. While the stock has lost 6.5% over the past week, it could witness a trend reversal as a hammer chart pattern was formed in its last trading session. This could mean that the bulls have been able to counteract the bears to help the stock find support.

The formation of a hammer pattern is considered a technical indication of nearing a bottom with likely subsiding of selling pressure. But this is not the only factor that makes a bullish case for the stock. On the fundamental side, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates for this restaurant operator in China enhances its prospects of a trend reversal.

What is a Hammer Chart and How to Trade It?This is one of the popular price patterns in candlestick charting. A minor difference between the opening and closing prices forms a small candle body, and a higher difference between the low of the day and the open or close forms a long lower wick (or vertical line). The length of the lower wick being at least twice the length of the real body, the candle resembles a 'hammer.'

In simple terms, during a downtrend, with bears having absolute control, a stock usually opens lower compared to the previous day's close, and again closes lower. On the day the hammer pattern is formed, maintaining the downtrend, the stock makes a new low. However, after eventually finding support at the low of the day, some amount of buying interest emerges, pushing the stock up to close the session near or slightly above its opening price.

When it occurs at the bottom of a downtrend, this pattern signals that the bears might have lost control over the price. And, the success of bulls in stopping the price from falling further indicates a potential trend reversal.

Hammer candles can occur on any timeframe -- such as one-minute, daily, weekly -- and are utilized by both short-term as well as long-term investors.

Like every technical indicator, the hammer chart pattern has its limitations. Particularly, as the strength of a hammer depends on its placement on the chart, it should always be used in conjunction with other bullish indicators.

Here's What Makes the Trend Reversal More Likely for YUMCThere has been an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions for YUMC lately, which can certainly be considered a bullish indicator on the fundamental side. That's because a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions usually translates into price appreciation in the near term.

The consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 0.8% over the last 30 days. This means that the Wall Street analysts covering YUMC are majorly in agreement about the company's potential to report better earnings than what they predicted earlier.

If this is not enough, you should note that YUMC currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. And stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 usually outperform the market. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Moreover, the Zacks Rank has proven to be an excellent timing indicator, helping investors identify precisely when a company's prospects are beginning to improve. So, for the shares of Yum China, a Zacks Rank of 2 is a more conclusive fundamental indication of a potential turnaround.

A downtrend has been apparent in StandardAero, Inc. (SARO - Free Report) lately. While the stock has lost 6.7% over the past week, it could witness a trend reversal as a hammer chart pattern was formed in its last trading session. This could mean that the bulls have been able to counteract the bears to help the stock find support.

The formation of a hammer pattern is considered a technical indication of nearing a bottom with likely subsiding of selling pressure. But this is not the only factor that makes a bullish case for the stock. On the fundamental side, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates for this company enhances its prospects of a trend reversal.

What is a Hammer Chart and How to Trade It?This is one of the popular price patterns in candlestick charting. A minor difference between the opening and closing prices forms a small candle body, and a higher difference between the low of the day and the open or close forms a long lower wick (or vertical line). The length of the lower wick being at least twice the length of the real body, the candle resembles a 'hammer.'

In simple terms, during a downtrend, with bears having absolute control, a stock usually opens lower compared to the previous day's close, and again closes lower. On the day the hammer pattern is formed, maintaining the downtrend, the stock makes a new low. However, after eventually finding support at the low of the day, some amount of buying interest emerges, pushing the stock up to close the session near or slightly above its opening price.

When it occurs at the bottom of a downtrend, this pattern signals that the bears might have lost control over the price. And, the success of bulls in stopping the price from falling further indicates a potential trend reversal.

Hammer candles can occur on any timeframe -- such as one-minute, daily, weekly -- and are utilized by both short-term as well as long-term investors.

Like every technical indicator, the hammer chart pattern has its limitations. Particularly, as the strength of a hammer depends on its placement on the chart, it should always be used in conjunction with other bullish indicators.

Here's What Increases the Odds of a Turnaround for SAROThere has been an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions for SARO lately, which can certainly be considered a bullish indicator on the fundamental side. That's because a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions usually translates into price appreciation in the near term.

The consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 20.5% over the last 30 days. This means that the Wall Street analysts covering SARO are majorly in agreement about the company's potential to report better earnings than what they predicted earlier.

If this is not enough, you should note that SARO currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. And stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 usually outperform the market. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Moreover, the Zacks Rank has proven to be an excellent timing indicator, helping investors identify precisely when a company's prospects are beginning to improve. So, for the shares of StandardAero, Inc., a Zacks Rank of 2 is a more conclusive fundamental indication of a potential turnaround.

A downtrend has been apparent in Napco (NSSC - Free Report) lately. While the stock has lost 6% over the past week, it could witness a trend reversal as a hammer chart pattern was formed in its last trading session. This could mean that the bulls have been able to counteract the bears to help the stock find support.

The formation of a hammer pattern is considered a technical indication of nearing a bottom with likely subsiding of selling pressure. But this is not the only factor that makes a bullish case for the stock. On the fundamental side, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates for this security products and software company enhances its prospects of a trend reversal.

Understanding Hammer Chart and the Technique to Trade ItThis is one of the popular price patterns in candlestick charting. A minor difference between the opening and closing prices forms a small candle body, and a higher difference between the low of the day and the open or close forms a long lower wick (or vertical line). The length of the lower wick being at least twice the length of the real body, the candle resembles a 'hammer.'

In simple terms, during a downtrend, with bears having absolute control, a stock usually opens lower compared to the previous day's close, and again closes lower. On the day the hammer pattern is formed, maintaining the downtrend, the stock makes a new low. However, after eventually finding support at the low of the day, some amount of buying interest emerges, pushing the stock up to close the session near or slightly above its opening price.

When it occurs at the bottom of a downtrend, this pattern signals that the bears might have lost control over the price. And, the success of bulls in stopping the price from falling further indicates a potential trend reversal.

Hammer candles can occur on any timeframe -- such as one-minute, daily, weekly -- and are utilized by both short-term as well as long-term investors.

Like every technical indicator, the hammer chart pattern has its limitations. Particularly, as the strength of a hammer depends on its placement on the chart, it should always be used in conjunction with other bullish indicators.

Here's What Makes the Trend Reversal More Likely for NSSCAn upward trend in earnings estimate revisions that NSSC has been witnessing lately can certainly be considered a bullish indicator on the fundamental side. That's because empirical research shows that trends in earnings estimate revisions are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements.

Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 2.8%. What it means is that the sell-side analysts covering NSSC are majorly in agreement that the company will report better earnings than they predicted earlier.

If this is not enough, you should note that NSSC currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. And stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 usually outperform the market. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Moreover, the Zacks Rank has proven to be an excellent timing indicator, helping investors identify precisely when a company's prospects are beginning to improve. So, for the shares of Napco, a Zacks Rank of 2 is a more conclusive fundamental indication of a potential turnaround.

Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sponsored ADR (CMWAY - Free Report) have been struggling lately and have lost 5.4% over the past week. However, a hammer chart pattern was formed in its last trading session, which could mean that the stock found support with bulls being able to counteract the bears. So, it could witness a trend reversal down the road.

While the formation of a hammer pattern is a technical indication of nearing a bottom with potential exhaustion of selling pressure, rising optimism among Wall Street analysts about the future earnings of this company is a solid fundamental factor that enhances the prospects of a trend reversal for the stock.

Understanding Hammer Chart and the Technique to Trade ItThis is one of the popular price patterns in candlestick charting. A minor difference between the opening and closing prices forms a small candle body, and a higher difference between the low of the day and the open or close forms a long lower wick (or vertical line). The length of the lower wick being at least twice the length of the real body, the candle resembles a 'hammer.'

In simple terms, during a downtrend, with bears having absolute control, a stock usually opens lower compared to the previous day's close, and again closes lower. On the day the hammer pattern is formed, maintaining the downtrend, the stock makes a new low. However, after eventually finding support at the low of the day, some amount of buying interest emerges, pushing the stock up to close the session near or slightly above its opening price.

When it occurs at the bottom of a downtrend, this pattern signals that the bears might have lost control over the price. And, the success of bulls in stopping the price from falling further indicates a potential trend reversal.

Hammer candles can occur on any timeframe -- such as one-minute, daily, weekly -- and are utilized by both short-term as well as long-term investors.

Like every technical indicator, the hammer chart pattern has its limitations. Particularly, as the strength of a hammer depends on its placement on the chart, it should always be used in conjunction with other bullish indicators.

Here's What Makes the Trend Reversal More Likely for CMWAYThere has been an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions for CMWAY lately, which can certainly be considered a bullish indicator on the fundamental side. That's because a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions usually translates into price appreciation in the near term.

The consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 9.4% over the last 30 days. This means that the Wall Street analysts covering CMWAY are majorly in agreement about the company's potential to report better earnings than what they predicted earlier.

If this is not enough, you should note that CMWAY currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. And stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 usually outperform the market. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Moreover, the Zacks Rank has proven to be an excellent timing indicator, helping investors identify precisely when a company's prospects are beginning to improve. So, for the shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, a Zacks Rank of 2 is a more conclusive fundamental indication of a potential turnaround.

I continue to rate PUMA SE as "Buy," after identifying positive read-throughs from its 4Q25 beat. The company's pivot toward the higher-margin Direct-To-Consumer channel and the popular training category bode well for its 2026 financial outlook. ANTA's 29% minority investment could accelerate Puma's China growth and enhance sourcing efficiencies.

Bitcoin traded at $71,559 on March 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST, with a market capitalization of $1.43 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $59.53 billion. The asset moved within a $66,336 to $71,805 intraday range as the price pressed into a key resistance zone near $72,000 following a recovery from the $60,000 support region.

Tether Investments said Wednesday it took a strategic stake in sleep-technology firm Eight Sleep, backing the company at a $1.5 billion valuation. The deal is intended to pair Eight Sleep's consumer hardware with Tether's recently launched on-device data platform.

Eight Sleep develops AI-powered sleep systems that use embedded sensors to track biometrics and adjust temperature in real time.

According to a statement, the investment will establish a long-term collaboration to build AI-driven health technology, with Eight Sleep planning to develop features using Tether's QuantumVerse Automatic Computer (QVAC) decentralized AI. The companies said the goal is to deliver health intelligence that runs locally on devices.

The investment follows the recent launch of QVAC Health, a wellness platform designed to aggregate data from wearables and manual logs into an encrypted, offline-capable environment. The platform's long-term vision is to establish local, user-controlled intelligence as the foundation for personal health data.

Tether’s expansion into the medical and wellness sector also includes a $200 million majority stake acquisition in biotech firm Blackrock Neurotech in Apr. 2024. That investment was facilitated through Tether Evo to fund brain-computer interface technology for patients with neurological disorders.

Tether Investments is the independent investment arm of Tether, the issuer of USDT, the world's largest stablecoin by market capitalization. According to The Block's data dashboard, USDT accounts for approximately 62.5% of the $294.5 billion total supply of U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins.

Forbes reported last week, citing industry sources, that Tether is trading on secondary markets in a range of $350 billion to $375 billion.

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Stellar (XLM) has printed a golden cross on its hourly chart, confirming that the altcoin now has the potential for a bullish rebound. The bullish indicator’s appearance coincides with a more than 5.7% recovery of the broader cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours.

XLM’s price action and volume support recoveryCoinMarketCap data reveals that Stellar‘s price has also registered a surge of over 5% within the same time frame. The increase confirmed XLM’s golden cross on its hourly chart.

For clarity, a golden cross occurs when the short-term moving average crosses over the long-term one. Traders often interpret the development as a buy signal for a possible price increase of an asset. 

In this scenario, the 9-day and 26-day moving averages on the hourly chart indicates that an upside is likely.

Stellar Price Chart | Source: TradingView/CoinMarketCapStellar, which has been in the red in terms of price outlook, is showing growth potential. The coin has climbed from a daily low of $0.1491 to reach a peak of $0.1572 in the last 24 hours. As of this writing, Stellar is changing hands at $0.1553, which reflects a 3.4% increase.

The asset’s trading volume has also moved into green territory by 4.41% to $136.03 million within the same time frame.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) of XLM is pegged at 64, which indicates that the asset is not overbought. If the broader market rally sustains, Stellar is likely to continue on the same upward trajectory. A lot depends on Bitcoin’s stability at the moment.

Notably, Stellar had, within the last seven days, printed a death cross as it finished the month of February 2026 in the red. The death cross had signaled a continuation of bearish conditions for XLM, with its price crashing by over 37% last month.

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Will Stellar’s recovery after February’s death cross last?The current outlook suggests that Stellar might reverse the losses of February if it continues to rise on the golden cross bullish sentiment. 

Additionally, the interest of traders and market participants could push XLM to new heights.

A drop in open interest is likely to affect Stellar like it did at the start of 2026. Then, XLM suffered an 11% drop in open interest leading to an increased selling pressure and profit-taking moves. The development led to a price drop of more than 5% and the start of its downward swing.

Mantra price has surged sharply after upgrade, rebrand, and 1:4 token split.

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MANTRA surged 62% to $0.02419 as trading volume jumped 2,858% in 24 hours. The rally followed a rebrand, 1:4 token split, and migration to MANTRA Chain. Holding $0.022 support could open the path toward $0.027–$0.034 in the short term. MANTRA jumped 62% in 24 hours to trade at $0.02419 at press time, sharply outperforming a relatively calm broader market where Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP posted gains of just 3%–5%.

The rally came with a surge in activity. Trading volume hit $184 million in the last 24 hours, up 2,858% from the previous day. MANTRA’s market cap now stands at $114 million, with a fully diluted valuation of $169 million.

Upgrade, rebrand, and token split drive momentum The sharp move came after the project completed a major chain upgrade, full rebrand, and token redenomination — a transition that had been anticipated for weeks.

Under the new structure, the old $OM ticker was retired and replaced with $MANTRA. A 1:4 non-dilutive token split was carried out, meaning holders received four MANTRA tokens for every one OM previously held.

Overall ownership value remained unchanged on supported platforms, even as balances were adjusted.

Liquidity was migrated to the native MANTRA Chain, an EVM-compatible layer 1 designed to support real-world asset infrastructure. During the process, trading was temporarily paused by major exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase, after which the new token was relisted once the migration had been finalized.

A reset of this scale, new ticker, refreshed liquidity pools, consolidated branding, tends to draw speculative attention. In this case, short-term flows appear to have followed quickly.

On X, sentiment has improved, and the leadership team has highlighted the smooth execution while reinforcing MANTRA’s positioning as a compliance-focused RWA infrastructure project.

The rebound arrives after a turbulent period in 2025, when the token experienced a severe decline linked to forced liquidations. This time, however, the price action seems to be driven by a clear technical milestone and renewed trading interest rather than external shock events.

Short-term outlook: Momentum vs. pullback risk In the near term, the $0.022–$0.024 range is being watched closely. If buyers defend that area, continuation toward $0.027–$0.034 could unfold, according to commonly shared technical setups. Should that support fail, lower levels may be tested.

Volume will likely determine the strength of the move. Daily turnover that exceeds $100 million usually indicates significant engagement as opposed to transient interest.

Sharp but transient spikes, on the other hand, may be possible with a thinner volume. Strong rallies are often followed by periods of retracement, and there are still visible downside gaps sitting around $0.018–$0.022.

Should momentum continue and new ecosystem milestones be delivered, control is likely to remain with buyers. On the other hand, if trading activity tapers off and tangible RWA expansion doesn’t follow, the rally could gradually lose strength, with price action shifting into consolidation before any continuation unfolds.

SHIB reserves fall to 80.9 trillion as whales withdraw millions. Short-sellers dominate futures markets amid growing macro uncertainty.

Shiba Inu exchange reserves have fallen sharply since mid-January 2026. According to CryptoQuant data, total holdings on major platforms dropped by over 1.6 trillion tokens. The overall reserve now sits at 80.9 trillion, down from roughly 82.5 trillion at the start of the year. Analysts are watching the trend closely, as it points to a meaningful shift in how market participants are treating the asset.

The decline spans several top-tier platforms, including Binance and Coinbase. A notable withdrawal event occurred when a long-dormant crypto whale pulled $394,000 worth of SHIB from the CoinOne exchange. Such moves by large holders can signal reduced intent to sell in the near term, further tightening available supply.

Holder Behavior Points to Long-Term AccumulationThe sustained drop in exchange reserves reflects a broader pattern of accumulation. Tokens leaving exchanges typically indicate that holders are moving assets into private wallets, behavior associated with long-term holding rather than active trading. SHIB is increasingly being treated as a store-of-value asset by portions of its community, rather than a short-term speculative instrument.

If this withdrawal trend continues without an equivalent rise in sell-side pressure, a supply crunch could emerge. A supply crunch occurs when available circulating supply on exchanges contracts rapidly, leaving fewer tokens for buyers to acquire. Historically, such conditions have preceded sharp price movements in both directions, depending on broader market sentiment.

However, market context matters significantly. Global risk appetite remains constrained. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has returned to extreme fear territory, driven in part by ongoing geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran. Rising crude oil prices and declining equity markets are adding further pressure across risk assets, and SHIB is not immune to that dynamic.

Short-Sellers Dominate Futures Market as SHIB Loses GroundIn futures markets, the mood is tilted firmly to the downside. The long-to-short ratio for SHIB currently stands at 0.91, according to CoinGlass real-time data. Short-sellers outnumber bullish participants. Traders positioned in derivatives are pricing in further declines rather than a near-term recovery.

SHIB has gained 3.82% in the last 24 hours to trade at around $0.00000558 at the time of writing. The token now needs to reclaim the $0.000006 level to establish a credible technical floor. Failure to hold at that level could invite additional selling pressure from short-positioned traders.

One marginal positive is that the open interest-weighted funding rate has just moved back into positive territory. Positive funding rates indicate that long traders are paying short traders, typically reflecting a slight bullish bias in perpetual swap markets. It is a small signal, but one that traders are monitoring as a potential early shift in momentum.

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Pseudonymous crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has published a bullish outlook for the most popular meme-themed cryptocurrency, Dogecoin, for this year.

The trader believes that, powered by the current bullish reversal on the crypto market, Dogecoin could go up and reach levels close to $2 per coin.

Dogecoin may target $1.60, per analystTrader Tardigrade shared a DOGE/USD chart with a classic example of fractal analysis. The trader spotted a recurring pattern over the past decade, and he told the crypto community that the likelihood of similar explosive Dogecoin growth occurring again is high this year.

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The trader identified the “bullish breakdown” pattern on the chart. A breakdown shows an asset’s price falling below a support line and, thus, showing a bearish sign. The chart shows that before every tremendous bull run staged in 2017 and 2021, the meme coin’s price briefly went down below the local support level. Crypto analysts usually believe that during such price dips, the market shakes out “weak hands” and short-sellers before it starts going up again, leaving those behind.

The analyst’s chart shows that a similar breakdown is taking place at the moment, with DOGE trading at a support zone around $0.07-$0.09 after a 3.4% surge over the past 24 hours. The expected breakout this year, according to Trader Tardigrade, is $1.60 and $2.20. This would significantly exceed Dogecoin’s all-time high of $0.70 reached in May 2021.

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Reality check for DogecoinHowever, the community should bear in mind that in order to stage a massive price increase like that, the market capitalization value of the meme coin needs to surge from the current $15.68 billion to a mammoth $230 billion. This is close to the market cap of Ethereum, which currently sits at $250 billion. A great amount of new capital will have to flow into Dogecoin, which makes the aforementioned scenario rather unrealistic.

Besides, in 2021, DOGE hit an ATH largely thanks to Elon Musk’s support, which gave DOGE a lot of publicity, including Musk’s debut on the national U.S. TV show Saturday Night Live.

Meanwhile, recently launched Dogecoin ETFs have broken a no-flow streak that lasted for the past 30 days, according to data shared by SoSoValue. As of March 2, those ETFs have inhaled $779,000 from institutional investors.

Bitcoin price jumped to its highest level in over a month as investors reacted to news that Iran had reached out to the United States for talks on ending the war.

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Bitcoin price jumped to $72,000 for the first time in a month. The rally happened amid reports that Iran had reached out to the United States. Still, recent rebounds have turned out to be dead-cat bounces. Bitcoin (BTC) jumped to $72,000, its highest level since February 4, and 20% above the lowest level this year.

However, there is a risk that this rebound could be a bull trap. For one, Iran has rejected reports of potential talks with the United States. 

The country hopes to increase damage to US interests in the region, boost crude oil and natural gas prices, and increase damage to Israel. Its leaders believe that doing that will give it an advantage during talks.

Indeed, a Polymarket poll shows that the odds of a ceasefire happening by March 31 dropped by 11% to 38%. Odds of the ceasefire happening by April 30 dropped by 15% to 56%.

The start of talks between the US and Iran would be bullish for Bitcoin and other assets as it would lead to lower inflation. It would also remove the most geopolitical risks from the market.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin price may retreat after Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, hinted that the US will likely implement Trump’s 15% tariff as soon as this week. The tariff will jump from the current 10%, making it hard for companies to do business in the US.

This tariff comes after the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump erred when he used emergency powers to implement “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. These tariffs are based on section 122 that enables the president to implement tariffs that last for 150 days.

Technical analysis suggests that the Bitcoin price may still retreat  BTC price chart | Source: crypto.news Recent gains in the crypto market have turned out to be dead-cat bounces or bull traps. A DCB is a situation where a falling asset bounces back briefly and then drops again. For example, the coin rebounded on Monday and then dropped on Tuesday.

Bitcoin is still at risk of further downside as it remains below the Supertrend indicator. It also remains below all moving averages. For a recovery to happen, the coin will need to move above these indicators.

Therefore, while this could be a sign of a new bull run, there is a risk that it will resume the downward trend, and possibly retest the year-to-date low of $60,000.

Bitcoin’s market cycles have often followed recognizable technical structures, and one analyst now believes those repeating structures may already be pointing toward the next major bottom.

This is the foundational principle behind why Elliott Wave, Harmonic Patterns, and Wyckoff theory work: trade an asset long enough, and it begins to show a pattern memory. Right now, that memory is speaking. And it’s pointing to a Bitcoin price bottom below $40,000.

Pattern Memory And Bitcoin’s Retracement History A chart shared by market commentator Lisa N Edwards outlined how Bitcoin’s retracement behavior could determine where the current cycle eventually stabilizes during the current downturn. The analysis revolves around the concept of pattern memory, the idea that assets with long trading histories tend to repeat certain behavioral patterns across cycles. 

Pattern memory shows that Bitcoin’s previous market cycles have consistently ended near specific Fibonacci retracement levels from the previous peak. These levels have always acted as areas where the Bitcoin price finally found a durable bottom before beginning a new bull phase.

During the 2013 cycle, Bitcoin ultimately formed its bottom near the 0.86 Fibonacci retracement. The 2017 cycle followed a similar structure, once again reaching the 0.86 retracement low before a new accumulation phase began. However, the 2021 market cycle bottom occurred slightly higher, around the 0.786 retracement level.

Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: @LisaNEdwards On X

Bitcoin Pattern Memory: Where Is The Next Real Bottom? If October 2025 was the true cycle high for Bitcoin, as the monthly chart on the 1M timeframe suggests, then history gives us a roadmap for where price is likely headed before the next major bull run begins. Applying the same retracement framework to the current market cycle produces a range where Bitcoin may eventually bottom if history repeats.

Mapping the current cycle’s Fibonacci retracement from the cycle low to the October 2025 high reveals three critical zones. The 0.618 sits at approximately $57,000-$58,000, which also aligns closely with the Weekly 200 Moving Average. However, this level alone may not represent the final low, based on how previous cycles behaved.

Instead, deeper retracement levels appear more consistent with historical patterns. This is where the 0.786 and 0.86 retacements come into play. The 0.786 retracement level sits near $39,000 and coincides with the monthly 100-moving average. Beneath that, the 0.86 retracement level falls around $31,000.

Both levels have previously defined major cycle bottoms; therefore, Bitcoin’s next long-term low could be somewhere within the $39,000 to $31,000 range if the October 2025 peak proves to be the true cycle high.

Some market commentators have floated lower downside targets, including projections that Bitcoin could revisit the $20,000 region. However, the pattern-memory analysis shows that such a drop would represent a complete breakdown of Bitcoin’s historical cycle behavior.

BTC price breaks $71,000 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com