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Bitcoin (BTC 0.37%) is down by 24% during the past 12 months, whereas Ethereum (ETH 1.00%) fell by 10% and Cardano (ADA 2.31%) declined by 71% in the same period.

But a steep markdown only matters if the fundamentals suggest a recovery, and on that front, these three are not created equal. Let's take a look at which two are worth buying with $1,000 while they're on the inexpensive side, and which one is worth avoiding.

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1. Bitcoin is chugging along as always Nothing about Bitcoin's fundamentals has changed recently, despite its brutal 46% tumble from its all-time high last October.

The biggest new driver of the coin's scarcity and thus its price, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), have attracted more than $1 billion in capital inflows since Feb. 17 alone. Furthermore, another new scarcity driver, accumulation in corporate treasuries, is still going strong; more than 190 public companies now hold the coin on their balance sheets. Those buyers are likely building semi-permanent allocations, and so their capital doesn't come back onto the open market easily.

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As usual, the coin's supply keeps tightening due to its built-in mechanisms. About 95% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist has already been mined, and the next halving in 2028 will cut its newly mined issuance in half.

None of this guarantees a quick recovery to its past heights. Still, Bitcoin's ownership base has broadened so dramatically that the structural floor for its price is higher than in any previous decline, and that argues for it being a good purchase with $1,000 right now.

2. Ethereum is beaten down, but its future is bright Ethereum's battered price makes it easy to forget the chain holds $53 billion in total value locked (TVL), a metric that tracks the capital deposited in its decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. The entire DeFi segment is only worth $93 billion, so Ethereum's lead is gargantuan. No rival is close, and it's already making serious inroads into the next big domain for on-chain capital management.

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Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, which is the process of putting ownership records for bonds or stocks or other assets onto the blockchain, is flourishing on Ethereum; there are already more than $15 billion in RWAs that are tradable on the chain. Again, its lead is commanding; the entire tradable tokenized asset segment is worth about $26 billion.

Being home to all that capital in different forms means that the coin is likely to remain relevant for the long haul. And if you already own Bitcoin and you're looking to invest $1,000, Ethereum is a great pick to build out your crypto portfolio.

One to avoid: Cardano is cheap for a reason Cardano is worth avoiding rather than buying. In short, across all of the dimensions where Ethereum is succeeding, Cardano isn't measuring up, which is a problem because it was originally made to address Ethereum's speed and cost problems.

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Cardano's DeFi TVL is just just $138 million. Worse still, the chain collected merely $2,038 in total fees on March 3 -- practically nothing, which indicates there isn't much activity happening on its blockchain. Given that its transaction fees are slightly cheaper than Ethereum's, that means there simply isn't a critical mass of users or capital on the network, to the point where a clear economic incentive isn't enticing them. They might also be looking for features that the chain doesn't have, which is a separate problem.

Of course, there are plenty of upgrades planned for Cardano in the future, which may or may not generate the demand the coin needs. There isn't much point in buying it and then waiting for it to continue to try find a use case where it excels, though, so avoid this coin for now.

After years of little movement, conditions have finally improved for shares of Realty Income (O +0.26%). Thanks to a recent surge in the stock price, it is trading at its highest point in almost three years.

Such a move can leave investors wondering whether it is too late to buy the stock. Fortunately, it looks like there's still time, and here's why it remains a long-term buy.

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Realty Income and its stock price Realty Income is not widely known to average investors, but chances are, we have set foot in at least one of its buildings.

It owns more than 15,500 single-tenant, net-leased properties. This means that the tenant pays for maintenance, taxes, and insurance, which keeps cash flows steady. Also, it leases property to companies including Walmart, Wynn Resorts, and FedEx, which helps give it a stable client base.

Moreover, occupancy levels hover at almost 99%. For that reason, it is always working to acquire or develop more properties. Also, the recent cut in interest rates presumably makes more deals feasible, which bodes well for both the company and its shareholders.

Despite those attributes, a surface-level analysis might suggest that investors have missed the boat. Aside from the multiyear high in the stock price, it recently traded at a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 57. For a slower-growing company such as Realty Income, many investors might hesitate to pay a valuation that is close to double the S&P 500 average of 30.

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However, investors have to remember that Realty Income is a real estate investment trust (REIT), and so it's a real estate stock that must pay at least 90% of its net income in the form of dividends.

Net income includes deductions for mortgage interest, a key feature of real estate holdings. This renders net income less meaningful and tends to shift the focus to funds from operations (FFO), a measure of a REIT's free cash flow.

Its normalized FFO for 2025 was $4.27 per share, meaning it trades at less than 16 times normalized FFO. And that figure is well above the $3.24 per share in annual dividend costs, making its payout sustainable.

Realty Income offers a 4.8% dividend yield, far above the S&P 500's 1.1% average. Furthermore, its monthly payout has risen annually since 1994, meaning income investors should benefit from a much-needed inflation hedge.

Realty Income is a buy In conclusion, it is not too late to buy Realty Income stock, and buying now could even mean buying early.

What Realty Income may lack in excitement, it more than makes up for in reliability. Its real estate portfolio is bolstered by a stable client base, which funds a generous and rising dividend.

Now, thanks to lower interest rates, more deals become attractive, creating a virtuous cycle that should increase the dividend and stock price over time. That and a low price-to-FFO ratio should give growth and income investors reason to buy more shares even as the stock price rises.

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Bitcoin could experience a short-term rally that catches investors off guard before the broader downtrend resumes, according to on-chain analyst Willy Woo.

“Bull trap forming,” Woo said in an X post on Saturday, referring to a fake breakout suggesting that the market is entering a sustained uptrend. He added that it may last “out to [the] end of April.”

Woo said his outlook is based on liquidity conditions rather than price levels. “If capital comes back in force with the right type of long-term investors, then I'll happily change my views,” Woo said.

Bitcoin is “solidly” in the middle of a bear marketFrom a long-range liquidity perspective, Woo said Bitcoin (BTC) is “solidly in the middle of its bear market.” “Typically, after fast downward flushes like we have had, BTC likes to go sideways and mount a rally where resistance is tested,” Woo said. 

Bitcoin has fallen approximately 46.82% since reaching its October all-time highs of $126,000, trading at $67,012 at the time of publication, according to CoinMarketCap.

Bitcoin is up 3.74% over the past 30 days. Source: CoinMarketCapWoo said that this level isn’t the bottom for Bitcoin and the asset may see further downside. Crypto sentiment platform Santiment shared a similar view on Saturday, pointing to whales aggressively selling while retail investors buy below $70,000.

“When retail buys while whales sell, it typically signals that the correction is not yet over,” Santiment said.

Bitcoin investor flows have been in “consistent recovery”Woo said that despite Bitcoin failing to hold the “mid-70s” range after it soared to $74,000 on Wednesday, investor flows have been in “consistent recovery” since the middle of February.

Woo isn’t the only analyst who thinks Bitcoin is in a bear market. Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen recently told Magazine that 2026 is a “bear market year” for Bitcoin and unlikely to bring new all-time highs.

On-chain analytics company CryptoQuant said on Thursday that “Bitcoin is still in a bear market despite the recent rally.”

It comes after the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, one of the most widely used gauges of crypto investor sentiment, fell back to “extreme fear” levels after briefly recovering on Wednesday.

Magazine: The debate over Bitcoin’s four-year cycle is over: Benjamin Cowen

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Retail investors flocking to trade fractional tech stocks have pushed the Solana blockchain past Ethereum in the total number of wallets holding tokenized real-world assets.

However, financial data reveals that Ethereum maintains a massive, undisputed lead in institutional capital and overall value.

Solana Still Trailing Ethereum For RWA AssetsAccording to data provider Rwa.xyz, the number of wallets holding tokenized assets on Solana has reached 154,942.

This narrowly edged past Ethereum’s 153,592 holders, marking the first time Solana has led the industry in this specific user-adoption metric.

The surge in Solana’s user base follows the mid-2025 launch of tokenized xStock equities on the network.

Retail traders, drawn by Solana’s cheap transaction fees, have increasingly utilized the blockchain to buy and hold tokenized shares of highly volatile, popular companies like Tesla and Nvidia. As of January, Solana had recorded 126,000 holders before accelerating to its current high.

While the milestone reflects Solana’s success in attracting retail participants, the wallet count tells only a fraction of the broader financial story.

When measuring total assets under management, Ethereum’s dominance remains largely unchallenged.

Ethereum currently hosts $15.5 billion in tokenized real-world assets, nearly nine times the $1.8 billion held on the Solana network. Furthermore, Ethereum supports 663 distinct tokenization projects, compared with Solana’s 345.

Key RWA Projects on Ethereum. Source: RWA.xyzThe stark contrast in value highlights a clear division in how the two rival blockchains are utilized.

Ethereum’s high-value ecosystem is anchored by traditional finance giants like BlackRock and Fidelity Investments. These institutions have deployed heavy-duty financial instruments, such as tokenized money market funds and Treasury bills, on the Ethereum network.

Meanwhile, Solana has made notable institutional inroads recently, securing its own deployments from major asset managers like BlackRock.

Yet, the current data points to a bifurcated market:

Solana is becoming the preferred, low-cost venue for retail-driven fractional stock trading, while Ethereum continues to serve as the foundational settlement layer for Wall Street’s billions.

The transactions on the XRP Ledger has been growing lately, while one analyst explained the importance of the XRP/BTC pair.

Although it was rejected at $2.40 at the beginning of the year, crashed hard in the following month, and even its rebound attempt was halted at $1.65, XRP is still primed for upcoming gains, noted a few analysts on X.

The factors that could propel an impressive rally are whales’ behavior and the growing network usage of the XRP Ledger. Additionally, the XRP/BTC trading pair has reached a pivotal moment that could determine the future price moves of Ripple’s token.

Whales Dominate Analyst CW indicated that the transactions on the XRP Ledger have been growing lately, which they categorized as a “positive signal” in the current macro conditions. This is because investors generally abandon the market and transactions decrease during bear phases. However, a rise in this metric now is a pattern that precedes a price rally.

Transactions on the $XRP ledger are increasing.

In general, in a bear market, investors leave market and transactions decrease.

An increase in transactions is a pattern that before a rally.

The transaction count, which had been declining since December 2024, is now increasing… pic.twitter.com/g7jkYZQWA8

— CW (@CW8900) March 7, 2026

In another post, the analyst outlined the significance of big whales in the XRP ecosystem. They noted that these large market participants continue to dominate XRP trading, maintaining a buying trend. CW added that they continue to accumulate tokens at prices below $2.40.

This is also regarded as a bullish signal for the underlying asset, as whales typically make sizeable purchases that reduce the immediate selling pressure. Moreover, retail investors tend to follow whales.

The XRP/BTC Pair In a post titled “The Hidden Liquidity Cycle,” analyst EGRAG CRYPTO explained that the XRP/BTC pair demonstrates when “capital rotates” from the market leader to the altcoins. Historically, “XRP explodes” when this happens.

You may also like: Ripple ETFs Bleed Out Weekly as XRP Was Rejected at $1.45 Analyst Tells XRP Holders to Tune Out War Talk and Watch Key Price Levels XRP Funding Rates on Binance Turn Deeply Negative, Buy Signal? After noting that the green zone (in the chart below) is where XRP had become “extremely overextended” and a likely crash against BTC is coming, and the red area is the opposite, the analyst added that Ripple’s token is currently in the accumulation phase of the current cycle.

#XRP / #BTC – The Hidden Liquidity Cycle 🔄:

This chart is extremely important. 🧵1/13

Because #XRP/#BTC tells us whether #XRP will outperform #BTC, not just whether #XRP rises in #USD.

And when you zoom out… A powerful liquidity cycle begins to appear.

Let’s break it down. pic.twitter.com/LygPphS5pX

— EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) March 7, 2026

If it breaks above the silver line, currently positioned at around 0.00003600 SAT, its rally is expected to begin. XRP/BTC is trading around 0.00002000 SAT as of press time.

EGRAG explained, though, that the XRP/BTC liquidity pair tends to move in long 7-8-year cycles, so this anticipated rally could take a while before it reignites as it did in late 2024.

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TLDR: Tokenized RWAs hit $24.9B in Feb 2026, up 289% YoY as six asset classes cross the $1B mark. BlackRock’s BUIDL leads tokenized Treasuries at $2.2B after surging 239% over the past year. Tokenized stocks reached $786M since mid-2025, growing independently of Bitcoin’s price swings. Only 11.8% of $8.49B in RWA stablecoins are active in DeFi due to KYC and whitelist barriers. The tokenized real-world asset market crossed $24.9 billion in February 2026. That figure marks a 289% increase from $6.4 billion just one year prior. 

Six asset classes now individually exceed $1 billion in tokenized value. The market is no longer driven by a single sector. It is diversifying fast.

Treasuries, Gold, and Equities Drive Explosive RWA Expansion U.S. Treasuries remained the largest segment. They grew 183% year-over-year, reaching $10.8 billion, according to data compiled by Nexus Data Labs.

Active products expanded from 35 to 53, with entries from Fidelity, ChinaAMC, and VanEck. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund now leads the space at $2.2 billion, up 239% in 12 months.

Ondo Finance’s combined Treasury exposure reached $2 billion across OUSG and USDY. 

Superstate’s USTB grew 499% to $0.8 billion. WisdomTree’s WTGXX surged 759%. The top-three concentration in this market dropped from 61% to 48%, per Nexus Data.

Tokenized stocks are the newest category and the fastest-growing. They scaled from near-zero to $786 million since mid-2025. 

Platforms including Ondo Finance, Backed Finance, Dinari, and Robinhood now offer onchain access to NVDA, TSLA, GOOGL, SPY, and QQQ. Growth continued even while Bitcoin dipped below $70,000.

Tokenized gold also posted strong gains. Circulating supply on Ethereum nearly doubled, from 687,000 to over 1.3 million troy ounces in 12 months. 

The spot price of gold rose 80% over the same period, from $2,963 to $5,327. Supply growth outpaced price gains. That signals active minting, not passive price appreciation.

88% of RWA-Backed Stablecoins Remain Locked Outside DeFi Protocols The stablecoin side of the RWA story tells a different tale. 

Total RWA-backed stablecoin supply stands at $8.49 billion, per DeFiLlama. Only $1 billion of that, roughly 11.8%, is actively deployed in DeFi protocols.

DAI dominates by market cap at 53%, or $4.48 billion. USDY from Ondo Finance holds 15% of supply. But when filtered for active DeFi usage, USDY drops to just 1.99% of utilization. YLDS, at $598 million in supply, disappears from DeFi entirely.

The gap comes down to access restrictions. KYC requirements and whitelisting walls block permissioned tokens from integrating with permissionless DeFi contracts. 

Permissionless assets show a stark contrast. reUSD posts 96.7% DeFi utilization. USDtb reaches 29.5%. Legacy FRAX sits at 28%.

That leaves $7.49 billion, roughly 88% of all RWA-backed stablecoin supply, sitting outside DeFi. The infrastructure exists. The capital is onchain. 

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The crypto AI sector tokens showed a relatively bullish performance over the past month. CoinMarketCap data showed that this sector’s market cap has grown from $12.76 billion to $14.42 billion in 30 days.

The performance was particularly noticeable in mid-February.

At that time, TAO rallied nearly 50% within five days, but was unable to keep hold of the gains. Its fortunes have turned since then, at least in the short-term.

TAO speculators expect continued losses Coinalyze data revealed an Open Interest increase of 6% in the past 24 hours.

Most of these gains came when Bittensor [TAO] rallied toward $200 on Saturday, the 7th of March. This rally was not backed by sustained demand.

The Spot CVD has been in decline over the past week, and the Funding Rate was predominantly negative in March. Together, they highlighted the lack of demand and the overall short-term bearish market sentiment.

Source: TAO/USDT on TradingView

On top of the short-term bearishness, TAO has been trading within a range since mid-February. This range reached from $165 to $200.

At the time of writing, the momentum was bearish, and the OBV had slipped below a local support to indicate heightened selling pressure.

Combined with the Bitcoin [BTC] slide back below $70k, it is expected that TAO is headed toward the $165 range lows next.

Traders’ call to action- Use the range The past month’s liquidation heatmap highlighted the range extremes as being the most obvious magnetic zones near the price. The $160 and $200 areas were places where trades can look to buy and sell, respectively.

It is true that the TAO longer-term trend is bearish. However, traders might benefit from trading the range until it breaks.

Final Summary The attempted TAO rally to $200 on Saturday was quickly thwarted, and $165 seemed to be the next target. The negative funding rates and falling spot CVD highlighted short-term bearishness. Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice and is solely the writer’s opinion.

Solana is sitting between a possible rebound and a deeper breakdown as two widely shared charts now show very different paths. One points to a recovery if support holds, while the other warns that a bigger drop could follow if the broader structure stays broken.

Solana Holds Key Fib Support as $72 Level Stays in FocusSolana is trying to stabilize after a deep correction from its recent peak, according to chart analysis shared by Crypto Patel on X. The two week SOL/USDT Binance chart shows the asset falling about 77% from the area near $295 to the high $60s before rebounding from a key Fibonacci retracement zone.

Solana Fibonacci Support and Long Term Projection. Source: Crypto Patel on X

The chart marks the 0.50 Fibonacci level near $72.55 as an important support area. So far, Solana has bounced from that zone and is trying to hold above it. That matters because the same area now acts as a line that could decide whether the latest move becomes a broader trend reversal or only a short relief bounce.

Crypto Patel said a hold above $72 would support a bullish shift, and the chart reflects that setup. It also highlights the 0.618 retracement near $52.11 as the next major downside level if support fails. In that case, the chart suggests a possible move into the sub $50 area, which the analyst described as an ideal long term accumulation zone.

On the upside, the chart shows a major resistance band between roughly $200 and $250, with the prior peak near $294.78 still marked above that range. Beyond that, the long term projection on the chart points to higher targets near $500 and even $1,000, though those levels depend on Solana first reclaiming resistance and confirming a larger reversal.

For now, the main signal remains simple. Solana has bounced from a critical support zone, but the structure still depends on whether it can keep defending the area above $72. If it does, the chart leaves room for a stronger recovery. If it breaks, the focus shifts lower toward the next retracement support.

Solana Breaks Key Support as $42.5 Downside Target Comes Into FocusSolana has fallen below a major support level after trading inside a broad consolidation range, according to chart analysis shared by Aksel Kibar on X. The weekly SOL/USD Coinbase chart shows a breakdown from a structure that held through much of the previous cycle.

Solana Weekly Structure Breakdown. Source: Aksel Kibar on X

The chart marks two main horizontal levels: resistance near $247 and support near $112. Solana moved between those levels for months while forming a narrowing pattern. However, the latest drop below $112 now points to a structural breakdown on the weekly timeframe.

Aksel Kibar’s chart shows a projected downside target near $42.5 if the breakdown continues. That level sits far below the prior range and suggests a much deeper retracement on the broader chart.

The pattern also shows repeated weakness near the upper boundary. Each rebound failed before reaching a new high, which gradually weakened the structure before the latest selloff.

For now, the key signal is the loss of the $112 support zone. If Solana remains below it, the chart keeps the $42.5 downside target in focus.

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Utexo has just secured $7.5 million. Tether, Big Brain Holdings, and Portal Ventures are leading this funding round for the startup aiming to make stablecoin settlement on Bitcoin a straightforward reality.

Franklin Templeton, Maven11 Capital, Fulgur Ventures, and Alchemy VC also participated. Strategic angels from companies like Ledger and Hyperion joined the venture. The startup aims to fill a significant gap in the crypto ecosystem: enabling USDT to settle directly on the Bitcoin network without current complications. Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s chief, sees Bitcoin as crucial for USDT’s long-term future. “Market cycles come and go, but the need for open and resilient settlement infrastructure remains,” he says.

Utexo simplifies Lightning and RGB. Too complicated before.

The company offers a unique API layer allowing payment operators to manage USDT settlements on Bitcoin. No need to change their compliance processes or user experience. Chris Hutchinson, Utexo’s co-founder, explains simply: “We created Utexo so that USDT can move on Bitcoin as money should: instantly, privately, and without cost surprises.” Viktor Ihnatiuk, the other co-founder, adds that their infrastructure allows wallets to offer free USDT transactions, which will boost stablecoin adoption on Bitcoin.

The system guarantees atomic settlement, privacy-respecting execution, and predictable fees for each transaction. Transactions occur in less than a second, secured by Bitcoin’s security model. Utexo encrypts all transactions to prevent disclosure of counterparties and wallet addresses. In February, Tether had already opened the source code for MiningOS, a modular operating system for managing Bitcoin mining operations presented at the Plan ₿ Forum 2026 in San Salvador.

Exchanges, wallets, payment providers: Utexo targets a wide range.

The goal is not to launch yet another speculative second-layer solution but to redirect existing stablecoin flows onto Bitcoin. High-frequency trading firms are also among the targets. Utexo has not yet announced a specific launch date. The funds raised will be used to further develop the infrastructure and recruit key blockchain talent. Chris Hutchinson emphasizes that the focus will be on continuously improving the system’s security and efficiency. Maintaining user trust remains crucial. This follows earlier reporting on Bitcoin ETFs Hemorrhage 8 Million as.

The funding comes as the stablecoin market continues to grow. Tether dominates significantly with a substantial share of transaction volume. In January 2026, the average daily USDT transaction volume exceeded $50 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Franklin Templeton expresses confidence in Utexo’s disruptive potential. A company representative believes integrating Bitcoin-native solutions for stablecoins could redefine international payments.

Portal Ventures sees this collaboration as part of their investment strategy focused on cutting-edge financial innovations. They believe Utexo’s approach could transform current payment infrastructures. In March 2026, Utexo plans to begin beta testing with several key partners to validate its settlement infrastructure. These trials will include cryptocurrency exchanges and payment platforms, allowing for real-world evaluation.

Jason Yanowitz from Auros Ventures is a strong believer. “We believe this innovation could be a game-changer for cross-border payments,” he says. Utexo’s ability to integrate Bitcoin-native solutions represents a significant advancement, according to him. Tether, as a co-leader of this funding round, reinforces its commitment to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Paolo Ardoino mentions that investing in Utexo aligns with their strategy to enhance USDT’s utility on robust and secure blockchains.

Utexo also aims to collaborate with academic institutions to develop new security protocols. The goal: to push the current limits of blockchain technology and ensure an even more reliable settlement infrastructure. In March 2026, Utexo announced a collaboration with several major exchanges to integrate its new settlement infrastructure. Binance and Kraken are among the initial partners, according to a company press release. The initiative aims to test the functionality and effectiveness of the solution in real-world conditions. For more details, see Bitcoin Crashes Under K as Relief.

Viktor Ihnatiuk reveals that initial tests will include low-volume transactions to minimize risks. “We want to ensure our system can handle transactions with the promised speed and security,” he says at a conference in Amsterdam. Utexo confirms that discussions are ongoing with other major players in the digital payments sector.

Stripe and Square have reportedly expressed interest in exploring potential integrations. No formal agreement has been announced yet. Paolo Ardoino continues to strengthen Tether’s commitment to Bitcoin-native solutions. At the Plan ₿ Forum in San Salvador, he stated that investing in Utexo is a crucial step toward realizing Tether’s vision of making USDT a universal and reliable payment option on Bitcoin.

The Bitcoin ecosystem currently has more than 15,000 active Lightning Network nodes worldwide, according to 1ML data. This existing infrastructure could facilitate Utexo’s solution adoption, even as the startup seeks to simplify access to these complex technologies for traditional businesses.

Coinbase and Bitfinex are also closely monitoring Utexo’s developments, according to sources familiar with the matter. Both platforms are evaluating the potential integration of this infrastructure to reduce their USDT settlement costs. The U.S. Federal Reserve recently released a report on stablecoins mentioning the growing importance of decentralized settlement solutions for overall financial stability.

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The divergence between large and small holders has historically preceded further downside, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 12 Mar 8, 2026, 5:16 a.m.

The smart money allocating to bitcoin bought the panic last week. Then it sold the rally to everyone else.

Whales holding between 10 and 10,000 bitcoin accumulated heavily between Feb. 23 and March 3, when bitcoin was trading between $62,900 and $69,600, according to Santiment.

That window covered the worst of the Iran war sell-off and the early stages of the recovery. When bitcoin hit $74,000 on Thursday, those same wallets started taking profit and have since offloaded roughly 66% of what they'd just bought.

Wallets holding less than 0.01 BTC have been steadily increasing their positions as bitcoin slipped back below $70,000 on Friday and into Saturday. That's the classic pattern Santiment flagged as a warning sign. "When retail buys while whales sell, it typically signals that the correction is not yet over," the firm said in a weekend note.

Glassnode data compounds the problem. Around 43% of bitcoin's total supply is now sitting at a loss with every push higher runs into sellers who have been underwater for weeks or months and are looking to break even rather than ride the rally. That's exactly what happened at $74,000, as the bounce ran into a wall of supply from both whales taking profit and holders getting out at cost basis.

Meanwhile, the widely-tracked Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell 6 points to 12 on Saturday, deep in "extreme fear" territory. That's one of the lowest readings since the October crash.

The broader picture is a market that keeps producing impressive intra-week moves that go nowhere on a monthly basis. Bitcoin touched $60,000 on Feb. 6. It touched $74,000 on March 5. It's now at $68,000, roughly where it was three weeks ago.

The volatility is enormous but the net movement is close to zero, which is what happens when every rally gets sold by holders looking to exit and every dip gets bought by retail chasing a bounce.

That dynamic resolves in one of two ways. Either the selling exhausts itself, the underwater supply gets absorbed, and bitcoin breaks out above $74,000 with conviction. Or the buying exhausts itself, retail runs out of capital, and the $60,000 floor gets tested for real.

The whale behavior this week suggests the large holders are betting on the latter.

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Traders are watching whether the $1.35 support zone holds after high-volume selling earlier in the session.

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XRP is trading in a tight range around $1.35 after a brief breakdown, with buyers stepping in to defend this key support level.The token remains in a broader corrective phase driven largely by technical factors, as institutional flows and derivatives activity show mixed and subdued participation.Traders are watching whether $1.35 holds, as a rebound could target resistance near $1.36–$1.37 and potentially $1.40, while a break lower may open the door to deeper support around $1.30–$1.32.

Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke transferred 79,258 ETH (worth nearly $157 million) to the Kraken exchange on March 7.

Typically, asset transfers of this magnitude to an exchange are interpreted by the market as a clear signal to liquidate.

Insider Sales Add Downward Pressure as ETH Fights for $2,000 SupportInterestingly, analysts at blockchain analytical firm SpotOnChain noted a distinct “round-trip” pattern in the transactions.

According to them, these same wallets withdrew the exact amount of ETH from Kraken roughly 10 months ago, aligning with activity from one of Wilcke’s known primary wallets.

🚨A whale, likely Jeffrey Wilcke, just deposited 79.2K ETH ($157M) to Kraken.

Three wallets
0x16Cb7E • 0xe9c8 • 0xC90C8
moved 79.2K ETH to wallet 0x38a2C, which then deposited the full amount to Kraken about an hour ago.

Interestingly, these wallets withdrew the exact same… pic.twitter.com/3sqRycop7G

— Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) March 7, 2026 At that time, ETH was trading around $2,600.

So, the current movement suggests the assets were previously distributed for custody and are now being consolidated back to the exchange to sell. Despite this sustained offloading, Wilcke retains a formidable on-chain position, holding 27,241 ETH valued at approximately $53.56 million.

Notably, Wilcke has largely stepped back from active Ethereum development to focus on private gaming ventures.

Meanwhile, Wilcke’s move mirrors recent liquidations by other Ethereum insiders, though the underlying motivations sharply differ.

In February, Ethereum figurehead Vitalik Buterin sold 17,196 ETH (worth roughly $34.96 million). This surpasses his previously announced plan to liquidate 16,384 ETH for ecosystem development.

Buterin has explicitly stated his recent proceeds will finance open-source software and hardware development across the finance, governance, and biotech sectors.

Regardless of intent, these high-profile insider sales are exacerbating downward pressure as ETH struggles to hold the $2,000 psychological support level.

Industry experts attribute the broader price decline to shifting macroeconomic conditions that continue to stall the crypto market. Data from BeInCrypto shows ETH has plunged 34% since the beginning of the year, trading at $1,944 as of press time.

Ethereum Price Performance. Source: BeInCryptoMeanwhile, the short-term outlook for the second-largest crypto remains grim. Bettors on the decentralized prediction market Polymarket currently assign a 67% probability that ETH could drop further to $1,800.

Another analyst noted in the meantime that the Ethereum network activity has picked up the pace after a solid decline earlier this year.

Ethereum’s price has fought for $2,000 for a month now, but the bears have taken advantage once again after another 4% decline on a weekly scale. The macro charts are even more painful for the largest altcoin, which barely broke its 2021 all-time high in 2025, but now trades over 60% away from it.

According to a few analysts, though, the landscape around it could change soon due to the rising network activity and previous cycle moves. History has shown that ETH has posted incredible returns after it successfully defended a zone that it’s currently testing.

Can ETH Rocket by 4x Next? Merlijn The Trader said in a Saturday post on X that “Ethereum is entering the zone that decided the last cycle.” Four years ago, it bottomed after sweeping the liquidity inside the $1.2K-$1.6K range. Technical tools like the RSI show that it’s approaching an oversold territory again, and Merlijn predicted that if it holds the $1.6K level, “buyers regain control.”

However, if it falls below the lower boundary of that range, “deeper liquidity becomes the target.” The last time this zone was tested and defended successfully, the analyst said ETH skyrocketed by 4x. A similar surge now would take it well beyond its all-time high of nearly $5,000.

In a subsequent post, Merlijn doubled down that ETH is at a “make-or-break level,” as the price has respected this rising trendline for years. It has neared the $2,000 level, and the next major move could be determined whether it will defend it or not.

ETHEREUM IS AT A MAKE-OR-BREAK LEVEL.

For years price has respected this rising trendline.

Each touch led to a major move.$ETH is testing it again near $2K.

Hold it: the bull structure stays intact.
Lose it: the macro trend breaks.

Every previous touch resolved violently.… pic.twitter.com/eRauroDcrX

— Merlijn The Trader (@MerlijnTrader) March 7, 2026

Rising Network Activity Meanwhile, fellow analyst CW noted that there’s a notable uptick in the network activity on Ethereum. The transactions peaked at over 2.5 million at the beginning of the year but quickly plunged to under 2 million. However, they have gone above that level as of the latest data.

You may also like: Is Ethereum Waking Up? Binance ETH Turnover Hits 6-Month High as Volatility Returns Buterin Says Ethereum’s Biggest Bottlenecks Are State Tree and VM, Proposes Deep Fix The $6.1M Wallet: Inside LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman’s Ethereum Holdings Similar developments mean that investors and users are more inclined to use the network, which is generally a bullish sign for the underlying asset.

After a brief decline, $ETH network activity is increasing again.

Daily transactions are already well above last year levels. Despite the price decline, the network is becoming more active.

This indicates a bullish, not a bearish. pic.twitter.com/ZSICoVnbsO

— CW (@CW8900) March 7, 2026

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 7, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) between November 5, 2024 and February 11, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 27, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=53434 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 27, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Defendants recklessly overstated Franklin BSP Realty Trust's prospects; (2) Defendants recklessly overstated Franklin BSP realty Trust's ability to maintain the $0.355 dividend; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about Franklin BSP Realty Trust's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Franklin BSP Realty Trust class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=53434 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 7, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) between October 10, 2023 and December 26, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 7, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Inovio securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Inovio class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52847 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 7, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) manufacturing for Inovio's CELLECTRA device was deficient; (2) accordingly, Inovio was unlikely to submit the INO-3107 Biologics License Application ("BLA") to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") by the second half of 2024; (3) Inovio had insufficient information to justify the INO-3107 BLA's eligibility for FDA accelerated approval or priority review; (4) accordingly, INO-3107's overall regulatory and commercial prospects were overstated; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Inovio class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52847 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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Tilray Brands (TLRY +2.13%) is one of a handful of public marijuana companies. To be fair, the company's approach has shifted materially in the past few years, as it looks to become a brand manager. But if you want to invest in a high-risk sin stock that knows how to manage brands, you'll probably be better off with this cash-flow monster instead. Here's why.

The problem with Tilray Brands Tilray Brands started out as a marijuana company. There's no question that this has been a high-risk investment area, as early enthusiasm for the drug hasn't been supported by the financial results of marijuana companies. Tilray Brands, for example, has yet to turn a sustainable profit.

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To management's credit, it recognized that its marijuana focus wasn't working, and it refined its business model. To that end, it has gone on an acquisition spree, buying up brands in the marijuana, CBD, and alcohol spaces. In this way, it is starting to look like a consumer staples company.

There's just one problem. The acquisitions that the company has been making have been funded with stock, diluting existing shareholders. The share count has exploded by more than 300% over the past five years, and the company still hasn't managed to turn a sustainable profit. In fact, it has already taken impairment charges across every segment of its business. That suggests that its new growth plan may not be working out as well as hoped.

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Altria has a better risk/reward balance Basically, Tilray Brands is a high-risk bet that the company manages to find a business model that sticks. In contrast, Altria (MO 0.70%) has a leading position in the U.S. tobacco market. Specifically, its Marlboro brand is the industry leader, with a 40.5% market share in 2025. Overall, the company has a cigarette market share of 45.2%.

Cigarettes account for the majority of Altria's business, which is a significant risk. The company's cigarette volumes have been in decline for years. However, the company is sustainably profitable, and price increases and stock buybacks have allowed Altria to support a growing dividend. The dividend yield is a lofty 6.1%.

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The real attraction here is that the tobacco business generated lots of cash. That cash is being used to reward investors, but it is also being invested in products that management hopes will eventually replace cigarettes. Like Tilray, Altria is seeking new growth platforms, but it is doing so from a much stronger business position.

To be fair, Altria has made some missteps. For example, an investment in vape maker Juul didn't pan out. The company even got in early in the marijuana sector, but that investment flamed out, too. There have been billions in write-offs taken. But Altria was strong enough to withstand those blows and keep trying, most recently buying vape maker NJOY.

Take educated risks Altria is a high-risk investment, given that its core business is in decline. However, that business remains a cash cow. The money Altria generates is being used to support a lofty yield and the company's efforts to find a new product. In fact, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Altria try its hand in the marijuana sector again at some point in the future.

Risk-averse investors should probably steer clear of Altria. But if you are going to take on a high-risk investment, Altria looks like it offers a better risk/reward profile than Tilray. Just make sure you keep very close tabs on the business, so you know what management is doing to offset the ongoing declines in the cash cow cigarette operation. That warning may sound worrying, but you'd have to pay equal attention to Tilray, while also worrying about the marijuana company's ongoing losses.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 7, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Nidec Corporation (OTC: NJDCY) resulting from allegations that Nidec may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Nidec securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=47559 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On September 3, 2025, after market close, CNBC published an article entitled "Nidec shares plunge 22% as China unit probe finds accounting issues tied to management." The article further stated that shares of Nidec fell "after the company announced a probe into allegations of improper accounting in its group. This marks the largest one-day drop in the Japanese electronics components manufacturer's shares."

On this news, Nidec's American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") fell 22.7% on September 4, 2025.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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Capital One Financial offers an attractive entry point after a 20% YTD share price decline, with earnings growth poised to accelerate. COF's net interest margins remain robust post-Discover acquisition, with both loans and deposits growing for two consecutive quarters. Trading at 9.5x this year's and

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Qualcomm remains a buy, but I lower my price target to $169 amid earnings headwinds and competitive pressures. QCOM faces cyclical and structural handset market weakness, with a potential 15% unit volume decline and memory supply chain constraints. Automotive and IoT segments show resilience, yet 26 EPS downgrades in 90 days highlight near-term earnings risk and margin pressure.

Saul Centers is downgraded to 'hold' as shares approach fair value near $35 after a recent rally and limited upside. DC-area macro headwinds, notably federal workforce reductions, weigh on BFS's commercial occupancy and rent growth outlook through 2026. Development projects like Hampton House are ramping up, expected to boost FFO and cash flow as occupancy increases, partially offsetting macro pressures.

The Cambria Endowment Style ETF offers an all-in-one, actively managed portfolio designed to mimic institutional endowment and pension fund strategies. ENDW features broad diversification across equities, bonds, commodities, and alternative strategies, with significant foreign and emerging market exposure. The fund's 0.29% expense ratio is reasonable for its wide mandate.

The technology sector has been a boon for investors, but the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a mixed blessing. AI boosted the fortunes of some companies, yet for others, the tech could make them obsolete.

The situation has created fear on Wall Street in 2026. Concern over which companies could be losers in the AI era caused share prices to fall for many businesses in recent weeks.

Although artificial intelligence introduces uncertainty, two companies well versed in adapting to change stand out as excellent investments to buy and hold for years to come. They are IBM (IBM +0.90%) and Amazon (AMZN 2.61%).

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IBM's combo of advanced tech and passive income IBM is the epitome of a long-term investment that can shift with the times, given the company is more than a century old. It's also a stock that can appeal to both growth and income-oriented investors.

Big Blue offers a robust dividend, yielding 2.8% as of March 3. The conglomerate has made continuous dividend payments since 1916, making it a reliable source of passive income.

What makes it an attractive growth stock is its work in quantum computing. This tech leverages the properties of quantum mechanics to perform complex calculations that would take centuries for today's supercomputers to complete.

IBM shares soared to an all-time high of $324.90 last November after announcing upcoming milestones for its quantum computing work. This suggests shares could climb as the company achieves these goals.

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One of its accomplishments is the Nighthawk quantum processor, which positions Big Blue to reach quantum advantage by the end of this year. Quantum advantage is the point at which a quantum device can solve real-world problems more accurately, cheaply, or efficiently than conventional computers, marking a key turning point to broader adoption of the technology.

IBM's quantum computing work is already seeing success. Big Blue is participating in the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission and the Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD program.

Amazon's AI infrastructure strategy Amazon is an attractive tech stock because it's the global leader in cloud computing through its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division. This is an enviable position amid the artificial intelligence boom.

Businesses eager to capitalize on AI need vast amounts of computing power to make that happen. AWS supplies this. The market for AI infrastructure is thriving, with historically low levels of vacancies seen at data centers, which is where AI systems live.

As a result, AWS sales are soaring. Its fourth-quarter revenue rose 24% year over year to $35.6 billion. Amazon is poised to enjoy years of AWS revenue growth as the AI infrastructure market expands. Forecasts predict this sector will grow from $59 billion in 2025 to nearly $500 billion by 2034.

To capitalize on this growth, Amazon announced it would spend about $200 billion on capital expenditures (capex) this year. However, the figure spooked Wall Street, and the company's stock is down about 10% in 2026 through March 3. After all, that capex sum is a significant jump from the $128.3 billion spent in 2025.

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But the investment makes sense. Amazon's capex fulfills its own computing capacity needs, as well as those of other businesses. These include its AI-powered army of over 1 million robots working in warehouses to accelerate e-commerce shipping speeds. CEO Andy Jassy explained, "When we promise faster delivery times, customers complete purchases at a meaningfully higher rate and shop with us more frequently."

In addition, as Amazon has boosted its own AI use and thereby streamlined operational costs, its gross profit margins have steadily risen.

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This contributed to rising profitability for Amazon. Its Q4 2025 operating income increased to $25 billion compared with $21.2 billion in 2024.

Now is the time to buy IBM and Amazon shares are well below their 52-week highs, creating an opportunity to buy both stocks. In fact, their forward price-to-earnings ratios have hovered around low points for the past year.

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This suggests IBM's and Amazon's share price valuations are at reasonable levels, reinforcing that now is a good time to pick up shares in both. Their compelling forward earnings multiples, combined with the factors driving business growth, make IBM and Amazon great tech stocks to buy and hold for the next decade and beyond.

NEW YORK, March 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds sellers of common stock of Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR) between June 5, 2023 and February 8, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 7, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you sold Masonite common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Masonite class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52802 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 7, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made material omissions and misrepresentations concerning Owens Corning’s offers to purchase all of Masonite’s outstanding common stock at significant premiums to Masonite’s stock price and Masonite’s repurchases of millions of dollars’ worth of its shares without disclosing material nonpublic information about Owens Corning’s offers, which, if disclosed as required, would have indicated to investors that Masonite’s stock was worth significantly more.

To join the Masonite class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52802 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN) is reiterated as a Buy, supported by a resilient, diversified portfolio and 36 years of consecutive dividend increases. NNN delivered solid 2025 results, guided for 2026 AFFO per share growth of 3.2%, and executed record $931M in acquisitions at a ~7.4% cap rate. Their ~5.33% dividend yield is well-covered by a ~70% payout ratio, allowing continued dividend growth, despite macroeconomic headwinds.