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Dropbox (DBX - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $24.42, demonstrating a -2.4% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.15%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.38%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 1.38%.

The online file-sharing company's stock has dropped by 1.81% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 5.27% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.69%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Dropbox in its forthcoming earnings report. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.71, marking a 1.43% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $619.51 million, indicating a 0.83% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

DBX's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $3.05 per share and revenue of $2.49 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +7.39% and -1.13%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Dropbox. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 2.02% higher. Right now, Dropbox possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, Dropbox is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.2. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 15.03 of its industry.

One should further note that DBX currently holds a PEG ratio of 1.17. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. DBX's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.76 as of yesterday's close.

The Internet - Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 174, which puts it in the bottom 29% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

To follow DBX in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.

In the latest close session, BlackRock (BLK - Free Report) was up +1.74% at $974.58. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.15%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.38%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.38%.

The investment firm's shares have seen a decrease of 12.41% over the last month, not keeping up with the Finance sector's loss of 8.15% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.69%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of BlackRock in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $12.36, indicating a 9.38% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $6.6 billion, up 25.04% from the year-ago period.

BLK's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $53.64 per share and revenue of $27.91 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +11.54% and +15.25%, respectively.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for BlackRock. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0% lower. BlackRock is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

In the context of valuation, BlackRock is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 17.86. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 9.84.

It is also worth noting that BLK currently has a PEG ratio of 1.22. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. Financial - Investment Management stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 0.85 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Financial - Investment Management industry is part of the Finance sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 176, positioning it in the bottom 29% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

In the latest trading session, NXP Semiconductors (NXPI - Free Report) closed at $193.39, marking a +1.06% move from the previous day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.15%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.38%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.38%.

Shares of the chipmaker witnessed a loss of 17.61% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 5.27%, and the S&P 500's loss of 5.69%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of NXP Semiconductors in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $2.98, signifying a 12.88% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $3.12 billion, up 9.99% from the year-ago period.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $13.93 per share and revenue of $13.44 billion, indicating changes of +17.95% and +9.58%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for NXP Semiconductors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.07% higher within the past month. Right now, NXP Semiconductors possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at its valuation, NXP Semiconductors is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 13.74. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 34.55, so one might conclude that NXP Semiconductors is trading at a discount comparatively.

It's also important to note that NXPI currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.77. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.17 as of yesterday's close.

The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 50, placing it within the top 21% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.

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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 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 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's prospects; (2) defendants recklessly overstated Franklin BSP Realty's ability to maintain the $0.355 dividend; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about Franklin BSP Realty'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 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 23, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A common stock of NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) between May 13, 2025 and November 6, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 20, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased NuScale Class A 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 NuScale class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=19967 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 20, 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) ENTRA1 Energy LLC ("ENTRA1") had never built, financed, or operated any significant projects- let alone projects in the highly technical and complicated field of nuclear power generation during its entire operating history; (2) NuScale had entrusted its commercialization, distribution, and deployment of its NuScale Power Module ("NPMs") and hundreds of millions of dollars of NuScale capital to an entity that lacked any significant prior experience owning, financing, or operating nuclear energy generation facilities; (3) the purported experience and qualifications attributed to ENTRA1 by defendants during the Class Period in fact referred to the purported experience and qualifications of the principals of the Habboush Group, a distinct entity without significant experience in the field of nuclear power generation; and (4) as a result, NuScale's commercialization strategy was exposed to material, undisclosed risks of failure, delays, regulatory challenges, or other negative setbacks. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the NuScale class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=19967 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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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) secured a fourth straight week of inflows despite late selling pressure. Ether lagged with consistent outflows, while solana and XRP posted modest gains. Crypto ETFs Split Week: Bitcoin Gains, Ether Bleeds Momentum told two different stories this week.

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Bitcoin experienced a two-block reorganization, an infrequent event that the decentralized consensus mechanism resolved without intervention. Mining pool Foundry USA won the dispute by mining seven consecutive blocks, from height 941879 to 941885. The blocks mined by AntPool and ViaBTC were discarded and became orphan blocks with no value to the main chain. The Bitcoin network recorded a two-block reorganization, an infrequent technical phenomenon that drew the attention of researchers and analysts across the ecosystem. The event did not represent an attack or a protocol error: the network’s decentralized consensus mechanism functioned exactly as it was designed.

The Race That Split the Bitcoin Chain The situation began at block height 941880, when the network temporarily split into two competing chains of equal length. Mining pool AntPool found block 941881 first on its branch, and shortly after ViaBTC added block 941882 on that same route. Simultaneously, Foundry USA mined its own version of block 941881 and then found its version of block 941882 as well, generating an active dispute between two valid parallel chains.

Under normal circumstances, single-block ties in Bitcoin resolve quickly. The fact that the tie extended for an additional cycle is what makes this event a two-block reorganization, considerably rarer than single-block ones, which occur periodically on the network.

Resolution of the Case The tiebreak came when Foundry USA chained blocks 941883, 941884, and 941885 consecutively, consolidating a streak of seven successive blocks between heights 941879 and 941885. With that accumulation of proof of work, the Bitcoin protocol automatically discarded the AntPool and ViaBTC branch. Their blocks were classified as orphaned or stale blocks, with no reward or validity on the main chain.

The data was shared by Bitcoin researcher known as b10c, which made it possible to reconstruct with precision the sequence of the dispute among the three pools. This case illustrates how Bitcoin’s design handles competitive scenarios among miners without requiring any external intervention: the longest chain, backed by the greatest accumulated computing power, always prevails.

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Ripple’s stablecoin treasury has executed a massive 30 million RLUSD burn across two transactions today, capping off a week of aggressive supply management that saw 45 million tokens destroyed against just 10 million minted.

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Ripple's stablecoin treasury has seen a massive flurry of activity over the past week, marked by a series of multi-million dollar token burns and intermittent minting. In the latest move today, the Ripple Stablecoin Tracker detected the destruction of exactly 10 million RLUSD, highlighting the company's aggressive, ongoing management of its stablecoin supply.

While the broader cryptocurrency market often focuses on the "printing" of stablecoins to signal bullish liquidity, Ripple’s recent on-chain footprint tells a story of significant supply contraction, with millions of tokens being sent to the null address.

A week of burning According to blockchain data flagged by the automated tracker @RL_Tracker, today's 10 million RLUSD burn was actually the second major supply reduction of the day.

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In total, over the last seven days, the RLUSD Treasury has burned 45 million RLUSD while minting only 10 million RLUSD.

The mechanics of the treasuryIn the world of fully-backed fiat stablecoins, "burning" is a standard operational procedure rather than a sign of network distress. When institutional clients or partners redeem their RLUSD for underlying US dollars, the corresponding stablecoins are sent to a "null" address (burned) to permanently remove them from circulation. This ensures that the circulating supply of RLUSD always perfectly matches the fiat reserves held in Ripple's bank accounts.

Conversely, the "minting spree" (such as the 10 million RLUSD created on March 19) occurs when new capital enters the ecosystem, requiring Ripple to issue new tokens on the blockchain.

The heavy burning seen on March 23, totaling 30 million RLUSD in a single day, suggests significant institutional redemptions or a strategic rebalancing of inventory by Ripple's treasury department. As RLUSD continues to carve out its market share against giants like Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC), these massive on-chain supply shifts are becoming a routine, yet highly scrutinized, part of its lifecycle.

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Bitcoin is sending mixed signals as one chart shows a heavy no trade zone and another points to fading momentum. Together, they suggest the market may stay trapped until a stronger breakout or breakdown forces the next move.

Bitcoin URPD Shows Key No Trade Zone Between $65,636 and $70,685The chart shared by Ali Charts uses Glassnode’s URPD, or UTXO Realized Price Distribution, to show where large amounts of Bitcoin last moved onchain. In this case, the most important cluster sits between $65,636 and $70,685, where more than 1.72 million BTC were transacted. That usually means many holders built positions in this range, making it a major battleground between buyers and sellers.

Bitcoin URPD No Trade Zone. Source: Ali Charts / Glassnode

The chart suggests Bitcoin is trading inside a heavy supply and demand zone rather than a clear trend area. When large volumes concentrate in one price band, that zone often acts as a strong support or resistance region depending on which side price approaches from. Therefore, as long as Bitcoin stays inside this band, price action may remain choppy and indecisive.

Ali Charts called this area a “No Trade Zone” because the next larger move may depend on a clean break from it. A push above $70,685 could show strength and open the door for a move toward higher realized supply clusters, including the areas near $73,200, $82,045, $83,307, and $84,569. On the other hand, a drop below $65,636 could weaken the current structure and shift focus toward lower support levels shown on the distribution map.

The broader message is that Bitcoin remains in a high interest price range where many market participants are already positioned. As a result, the chart points to consolidation rather than immediate trend confirmation. Until Bitcoin breaks above the upper boundary or falls below the lower one, the setup supports Ali Charts’ view that the market is still in a waiting phase.

Bitcoin RSI Uptrend Break Signals Fresh WeaknessThe chart shared by Ted Pillows shows Bitcoin losing an RSI uptrend on the daily timeframe, a signal that may point to fading momentum after the recent rebound. The setup compares the current move to the pattern seen in January 2026, when momentum weakened before price moved lower.

Bitcoin RSI Trendline Breakdown. Source: Ted Pillows

On the price chart, Bitcoin appears to have formed a rising structure from its February low, while recent candles show rejection near horizontal resistance around the low $70,000s. At the same time, the chart marks a rounded top near that resistance, suggesting buyers failed to push through a key ceiling.

The lower panel focuses on the 14 day RSI, where an upward sloping support line has now been broken. That matters because RSI trendline breaks often signal momentum deterioration before a larger directional move becomes clear on price alone. In this case, the loss of RSI support adds to the bearish tone of the broader setup.

Ted Pillows said the current chart “looks more like Jan 2026 again,” pointing to a possible repeat of the earlier pattern. While the comparison does not confirm the same outcome, it suggests the market may be entering another period of weakness rather than preparing for an immediate breakout.

For now, the chart shows a market that has lost momentum while struggling below resistance. Therefore, the RSI breakdown may remain a warning sign unless Bitcoin regains strength and reverses the recent weakness.

Corporate treasury management historically prioritized capital preservation over yield, with finance departments placing excess cash in low-risk instruments such as government bonds or savings accounts to maintain liquidity. That traditional approach is changing as companies reassess how to manage reserves in an environment of market volatility and low or negative real returns on some traditional assets.

As a response to these market pressures, a growing number of companies have added Bitcoin to portions of their reserve portfolios. This development is not presented here as a universal recommendation or a replacement for cash; rather, some organizations characterize it as an element of broader diversification. Proponents argue that, when inflation reduces the purchasing power of fiat and some bond returns fail to keep pace, a fixed-supply digital asset may play a different role in a reserve mix. Such views reflect a range of opinions among executives about the relative risks of holding only fiat currency versus holding allocations that include cryptocurrencies.

This change has evolved over several years within the digital asset sector. What began as exploratory initiatives is increasingly being treated as a board-level finance topic. Some financial leaders apply quantitative analysis to Bitcoin alongside other assets, and some companies emphasize data and controls over social media narratives. These approaches frame corporate use of digital assets as a strategic choice to be evaluated under standard treasury and risk-management processes.

Fundamental Drivers of Bitcoin Integration Arguments for corporate adoption often point to aspects of Bitcoin’s economic design. For example, its protocol enforces a supply cap of 21 million units. Unlike fiat currencies, which are subject to monetary policy decisions by central banks, Bitcoin’s issuance schedule is fixed by protocol rules. Some companies view this as offering a non-sovereign store of value that is not directly tied to the fiscal or monetary decisions of any single government.

Another factor cited is liquidity. Bitcoin is traded on numerous exchanges around the clock, which some treasury teams find compatible with the need for accessible markets when rebalancing holdings. The extent to which this continuous trading meets a given company’s operational requirements depends on the firm’s specific liquidity needs and market access arrangements.

Third, custody and compliance offerings have developed in recent years. Several professional custody providers, audit tools, and institutional services now offer solutions intended to integrate digital assets into existing workflows. According to service providers and vendors, these solutions can reduce certain technical and operational barriers, and provide auditability and controls that are comparable to other asset classes. Companies considering digital holdings should evaluate such services and their suitability for insurance, legal, and shareholder requirements.

Navigating Macro Pressures and Exchange Risks Macroeconomic factors are a common rationale cited by firms rethinking reserve strategies. Inflation can erode corporate purchasing power over time, and some organizations are exploring additional asset types in response. Holding only cash can expose a company to currency depreciation and other macro risks over multi-year horizons.

Foreign exchange volatility is another consideration for multinational businesses. Traditional hedging instruments are available, but they can be costly and depend on counterparties and banking infrastructure. Some treasurers view cryptocurrencies as non-sovereign instruments that may have different correlations with equities, bonds, or fiat currencies; however, these correlations can change and should not be assumed stable.

Price volatility in cryptocurrencies is a material risk that treasurers must address. Some practitioners regard this volatility as an acceptable trade-off for a non-sovereign asset, while others see it as prohibitive. There is no industry consensus that cash is risk-free; many firms emphasize diversification and risk controls as ways to manage structural and market risks, including banking or political events.

Strategy and Governance Frameworks Early corporate purchases of digital assets were sometimes ad hoc and received public attention. In response, several companies have developed governance frameworks that formalize decision-making around digital exposure. These internal policies typically define limits on allocation size, conditions for purchase and sale, reporting protocols to boards, and audit requirements, and are treated similarly to other investment policies on corporate balance sheets.

As a result, crypto treasury strategies are increasingly part of treasury planning for organizations that choose to allocate to digital assets. Firms use a variety of approaches: some set fixed percentage ranges of cash reserves for digital holdings, while others rely on models that adjust exposure according to market conditions and operational needs. Robust internal oversight, clear audit trails, and documented risk-management plans are commonly cited prerequisites for board approval.

Regulatory Clarity and Accounting Shifts Accounting treatment has been a material consideration for adoption. Historically, Bitcoin and similar assets were often classified as intangible assets under some accounting standards, which affected how unrealized gains and losses were reported. Recent developments in accounting guidance in certain jurisdictions have introduced alternative reporting approaches, such as fair-value measurement, which some practitioners say can provide a different representation of a company’s economic position. The specifics vary by accounting framework and jurisdiction, and companies should consult their accountants and auditors about applicable rules.

Regulatory guidance has also evolved in various financial centers. While regulatory frameworks remain heterogeneous across countries, some jurisdictions and regulators have issued clearer guidance on legal ownership, custody, and related compliance requirements. Legal clarity can help corporate legal and compliance teams assess whether a digital asset program is feasible under applicable laws, but it does not eliminate market risk or operational challenges.

Managing Risk and Operational Liquidity Cryptocurrency price volatility is a practical risk that affects earnings volatility and public perceptions of stability. Risk management is central to corporate approaches. Some companies report capping their exposure to small percentages of total cash (for example, in the 1%–5% range), while others use different limits; such figures are implementation choices rather than industry standards and should be treated as company-reported practices.

Some firms describe strategies such as dollar-cost averaging to spread purchases over time and reduce the risk of large, single-point entries. Liquidity planning remains essential: treasurers must ensure access to sufficient cash for operational needs regardless of digital-asset exposure. As with other financial policies, clear communication with boards and investors about objectives and risk tolerance is important to set expectations during market movements.

MARKET GROWTH AND WIDER INDUSTRY IMPACT The participation of larger corporations has coincided with increased demand for institutional-grade infrastructure, security, and data services. As firms seek custody and reporting solutions, vendors have developed services aimed at meeting those needs. Some observers note that this trend can have spillover effects, such as lower costs and more options for smaller institutions and professional users.

This pattern is visible in specialized markets that use digital payments. For example, some service reviews and industry commentators — including segments focused on crypto casino reviews — now evaluate how businesses in sectors such as online gaming manage digital reserves and solvency. Such examples illustrate how different industries are adapting financial controls and compliance practices when they use digital assets. Adoption and practices vary by sector and jurisdiction.

THE FUTURE OF CORPORATE CAPITAL Investor and analyst perspectives on corporate holdings of digital assets have diversified. While some investors treat a disclosed allocation as a forward-looking indicator of management’s strategy, others remain cautious. Transparency about asset policies, disclosures, and governance tends to help investors and analysts assess the implications for company financials and risk profiles.

Bitcoin is not a cure-all for corporate financial challenges, nor is its adoption uniform across firms or sectors. Its role as part of a reserve strategy remains a topic of debate among financial professionals. Some companies and investors view it as one component of a diversified approach to managing purchasing-power and currency exposure, while others avoid allocating to it because of volatility, regulatory uncertainty, or strategic considerations.

For treasurers and finance leaders, the relevant question is how to evaluate and operationalize digital-asset exposure within existing governance, reporting, and risk frameworks. Integrating such assets requires careful planning, appropriate controls, and ongoing review rather than assuming any single outcome. The evolution of practice and infrastructure is ongoing, and firms considering these options should consult legal, accounting, and treasury advisors to assess suitability for their circumstances.

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Ethereum is flashing two very different technical signals across short term and long term charts. One points to breakdown risk below support, while the other shows a larger bullish structure still holding.

Ethereum Risks Deeper Drop as Chart Signals Head and Shoulders BreakdownEthereum showed fresh weakness on the 4 hour chart after a trader on X flagged a possible head and shoulders pattern and warned that a break below $2,040 could trigger a sharper selloff.

The chart, shared by Ted Pillows, shows ETHUSD on Coinbase trading near $2,082 while testing a marked support zone between roughly $2,040 and $2,080. The structure highlights three peaks, including a higher middle peak and two lower shoulders, which traders often watch as a possible reversal setup after an upward move.

Ethereum Head and Shoulders Pattern. Source: Ted Pillows

According to the chart, Ethereum first pushed above $2,300 before losing momentum and sliding lower. It then formed a smaller right shoulder near the $2,160 area before dropping back toward support. As a result, the market now appears to be sitting close to the neckline area that could decide the next move.

Ted Pillows wrote that Ethereum “seems to be forming head and shoulder pattern” and added that a loss of the $2,040 level could lead to a “massive dump.” That view reflects a common technical reading, since a confirmed break below neckline support in a head and shoulders pattern often signals further downside pressure.

For now, the highlighted support zone remains the main level to watch. If buyers hold that area, Ethereum could avoid a full breakdown and attempt another short term rebound. However, if selling pressure pushes the price below $2,040, the bearish pattern may strengthen and increase the risk of a deeper correction.

The chart does not confirm the breakdown yet. Instead, it shows Ethereum testing a critical level after several failed attempts to regain higher ground. Therefore, traders are likely watching whether the current support zone holds or gives way in the next sessions.

Ethereum Weekly Chart Shows Ascending Triangle as Key Support HoldsEthereum appears to be trading inside a long term ascending triangle on the weekly chart, according to analysis shared by Ali Charts, with the recent move toward $1,800 marking a key reaction point along the structure’s rising support trendline.

Ethereum Ascending Triangle Weekly Chart. Source: Ali Charts

The chart outlines a multi year setup in which Ethereum has repeatedly formed higher lows while facing a horizontal resistance area near $4,900. That pattern often signals an ascending triangle, a structure traders watch for signs of pressure building beneath resistance. In this case, the rising lower boundary has remained intact across several pullbacks since 2023.

Ali Charts said the move toward $1,800 aligned with the ascending trendline and served as a critical reaction point. The rebound from that area suggests buyers defended the lower boundary again, keeping the broader chart structure in place for now. As a result, the trendline remains the most important support level in the current setup.

Meanwhile, the flat resistance zone near $4,900 continues to act as the main ceiling on the chart. Ethereum has failed to clear that area in prior attempts, which makes it the key breakout level in this formation. Therefore, traders watching the pattern would likely look for a decisive move above that barrier before treating the bullish setup as confirmed.

The chart also includes a projected path that extends beyond the triangle and points toward a possible move to $10,000. However, that remains a technical scenario rather than a confirmed outcome. For now, the chart shows Ethereum holding a major support line inside a multi year triangle while resistance near $4,900 continues to define the upper boundary.

TLDR Shibizens confirmed that Shibarium completed a major server migration and full chain reindexing in the past 30 days. The Shibarium explorer is about 45% synchronized as it rebuilds its database from scratch. Displayed explorer data shows fewer blocks, transactions, and wallets due to incomplete indexing. Actual on-chain data exceeds 14 million blocks and 1.56 billion transactions. The real wallet count stands above 270 million addresses despite lower visible figures. Shibizens reported a 30-day infrastructure overhaul across Shibarium systems. The update confirms a server migration and a full chain re-indexing process. The team clarified that the changes reflect upgrades rather than network slowdown.

Shibarium Infrastructure Rebuild and Explorer Reindexing Shibizens stated that Shibarium completed a major server migration during the last 30 days. The team also initiated a full chain re-indexing to strengthen system capacity. They explained that the process rebuilds the explorer database from scratch. As a result, synchronization now stands near 45%. However, the explorer currently shows partial on-chain data. Shibizens stressed that this reflects indexing progress rather than missing blockchain records.

Shibarium Update | Last 30 Days

Shibarium’s last 30 days were defined by a major server migration + full chain re-indexing.

This is not slowdown. This is infrastructure upgrade.

🔸 Explorer Sync: ~45% complete
Explorer is rebuilding from scratch, so current data is partial… pic.twitter.com/UQOAP23kWp

— Shibarium | SHIB.IO (@Shibizens) March 23, 2026

The group addressed visible discrepancies on the Shibarium explorer. Displayed data lists about 2.4 million blocks and 168 million transactions. In contrast, actual records exceed 14 million blocks and 1.56 billion transactions. Wallet data also differs across reports. The explorer shows about five million addresses, while real figures exceed 270 million addresses. Shibizens attributed the gap to incomplete indexing across nodes.

Shibizens stated that only 51% of blocks remain indexed. They cited Shibariumscan and Shibburn data to support the figure. They explained that indexing delays affect visible balances and NFT displays. However, they confirmed that on-chain assets remain intact. “Shibarium is not lagging,” Shibizens said. They added, “It is rebuilding at scale for what’s coming next.”

The team emphasized that token visibility depends on explorer synchronization. Therefore, some wallets may not reflect full holdings. They clarified that blockchain records remain unchanged during migration. They also confirmed that block production continues normally. Current block time averages about five seconds. The network continues processing transactions without interruption.

Layer 3 Focus Expands Across Puppynet and SHIB Ecosystem Shibizens reported that the development focus now shifts toward Layer 3. The team referenced Shib Alpha and ShibClaw within the roadmap. They indicated that testing efforts now concentrate on advanced scaling layers. Meanwhile, Puppynet continues to operate as Shibarium’s testnet. The team confirmed that AI-driven automated contract activity is increasing. However, block time stability remains steady at five seconds.

Over the weekend, Woofswap confirmed that Shibarium L3 remains under active testing. The participant shared limited details regarding technical specifications. Shibizens also confirmed that a new L3 explorer went live on March 21. The launch supports early testing and monitoring functions. They described the rollout as part of the broader infrastructure buildout.

Puppynet continues recording automated contract interactions across its network. Developers monitor activity patterns and test smart contract deployments. The testnet supports validation before mainnet integration. Shibizens reiterated that infrastructure upgrades support future expansion.

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Shiba Inu is now available on OnePay, a U.S. fintech platform partially owned by Walmart, giving access to over 3 million users. The platform added 10 new cryptocurrencies including XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin, expanding payment options. Regulatory clarity arrived for Shiba Inu as the SEC confirmed it is classified as a non-security, strengthening confidence for retail and institutional adoption.
Shiba Inu takes a significant step in mainstream adoption by joining OnePay, a fintech platform backed by Walmart. The integration allows users to make purchases in Walmart stores, online, and via the OnePay Later app using Shiba Inu. This move expands the utility of the token beyond trading, giving holders the ability to use SHIB for real-world payments. Additionally, the integration offers seamless crypto-to-fiat conversions, making transactions faster and more convenient for everyday users.

SHIB is now live on OnePay.

OnePay is a Walmart-majority-owned fintech app valued at $4B, with over 3M monthly active users.

The app offers banking, savings, credit cards, BNPL, and investing. Crypto access starts from $1, with tracking, alerts, and recurring purchases… pic.twitter.com/jUINfwyv1B

— Shibarium | SHIB.IO (@Shibizens) March 21, 2026

Expanded Crypto Options For Consumers On March 20, OnePay announced the addition of 10 new cryptocurrencies, bringing the total to 12 supported assets on the platform. Alongside Shiba Inu, the update includes XRP, Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Chainlink (LINK), PAX Gold (PAXG), Polkadot (DOT), and Uniswap (UNI). Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain available from the platform’s launch. With this expansion, OnePay users can buy, sell, and hold multiple assets directly within the app, further integrating crypto into everyday consumer finance. The move also highlights growing interest from retail investors looking for simple ways to use digital currencies in real-life shopping.

Shiba Inu Gains Regulatory Clarity This week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released updated guidance on cryptocurrency classification, confirming that Shiba Inu is considered a non-security. This provides clearer regulatory parameters for investors and merchants, reducing uncertainty that has persisted for over a decade. The decision is part of broader U.S. efforts to distinguish mature cryptocurrencies from unregistered securities, facilitating adoption across fintech platforms like OnePay.

At the time of writing, SHIB trades at $0.00000577, down 3.63% over 24 hours and 1.52% on the week, reflecting recent volatility. Trading volumes have decreased to $104.52 million, suggesting lower weekend activity, but analysts note that mainstream integrations may support longer-term stability and use-case growth. Investor confidence appears to be growing as more merchants prepare to accept Shiba Inu for payments, further reinforcing its position in the market.

Shiba Inu’s listing on OnePay illustrates how cryptocurrencies are increasingly bridging the gap between digital assets and everyday retail payments. 

Bitcoin experienced a rapid recovery on Monday, rising from $68,500 to $71,801 following President Trump's easing of tensions regarding Iranian power plants. Trump Pivot Triggers Recovery Bitcoin staged a rapid recovery Monday, surging from $68,500 to a peak of $71,801 in a less than an hour. The catalyst was a sudden pivot from U.S.

The organization argued that the next phase of crypto adoption will depend less on transparency alone and more on giving companies control over what they reveal — and to whom. Mar 23, 2026, 8:00 p.m.

The Solana Foundation is making a new pitch to large institutions: privacy as a customizable feature, not a trade-off.

In a report released on Monday by the foundation, “Privacy on Solana: A Full-Spectrum Approach for the Modern Enterprise,” the organization argued that the next phase of crypto adoption will depend less on transparency alone and more on giving companies control over what they reveal — and to whom.

The framing marks a shift from crypto’s early ethos. Public blockchains have traditionally emphasized openness, where transactions are visible and traceable, even if users are represented only by wallet addresses. The report acknowledged that this “pseudonymity” model, while foundational, falls short for many real-world use cases. Financial institutions, for example, may need to prove transactions occurred without exposing counterparties, while companies processing payroll must avoid broadcasting employee salaries.

Underlying the pitch is a technical claim: that Solana’s speed makes advanced privacy techniques practical. The team argued that the network’s high throughput and low latency allow these methods to run at near-web speeds, opening the door to use cases such as encrypted order books or private credit risk calculations.

But rather than offering a single solution for privacy, the foundation presented privacy as a spectrum composed of four distinct modes: pseudonymity, confidentiality, anonymity and fully private systems.

At the base level, pseudonymity keeps identities obscured behind wallet addresses while leaving transaction data visible. Moving along the spectrum, confidentiality allows participants to be known while encrypting sensitive information like balances and transfer amounts.

Anonymity flips that dynamic, hiding the identities of participants while allowing transaction data to remain visible. At the far end are fully private systems, where both identities and transaction data are shielded through techniques like zero-knowledge proofs and multiparty computation.

The message is that no single privacy model fits all. “For enterprises, privacy is a spectrum, not a switch,” the report said.

What Solana is trying to do is bring all of these privacy options into one system. Instead of choosing just one approach, companies can mix and match tools — like hiding transaction amounts, proving something is valid without revealing details, or controlling who can access certain data — depending on what they need.

In practice, that could mean executing trades without revealing order size, sharing risk data across banks without exposing individual balance sheets, or allowing users to prove compliance without disclosing personal information.

The report leans heavily on the idea that privacy and regulation can coexist. The team pointed to mechanisms like “auditor keys,” which enable designated parties to decrypt transactions when required. Other systems would allow wallets to demonstrate compliance status without revealing identity. These features are framed as a response to growing regulatory scrutiny, particularly around anti-money laundering rules and financial surveillance.

“Privacy is a market requirement,” the report said. “Customers expect it and applications require it. On Solana, you choose your privacy level, from encrypted balances to zero-knowledge anonymity to multiparty confidential computing. Each level maps to a compliance path, and each is composable with the broader ecosystem.”

Read more: Solana Foundation's Liu: Focus on finance, not gaming 'misadventures'

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Ethereum faces make-or-break moment in high-stakes balancing act as scaling, quantum and AI pressures mount

Mar 22, 2026

While upgrades have improved efficiency and lowered costs, the ecosystem faces deeper structural questions around fragmentation, security, and purpose, even as it continues prioritizing base-layer scaling.

What to know:

Ethereum’s first months of 2026 have exposed growing tensions across its ecosystem—from Vitalik Buterin’s critique of Layer 2 scaling and rising concerns over quantum threats, to leadership changes and an expanding push into AI—forcing a broader reassessment of the network’s direction.While upgrades have improved efficiency and lowered costs, the ecosystem faces deeper structural questions about fragmentation, security, and purpose, even as it continues to prioritize base-layer scaling.

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NYSE Arca’s rule change removes position and exercise caps on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options, making these contracts easier to trade at institutional scale. The update also broadens FLEX options and ends aggregation rules, giving traders more freedom to tailor hedging and exposure strategies. Because the SEC allowed the change to take effect immediately, liquidity and positioning around crypto ETF options can begin shifting right away within existing market infrastructure. A quiet rule change at the SEC may do loud work across the crypto ETF market. The real shift is not new products, but fewer restraints on how Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options can trade. NYSE Arca filed an immediately effective change that expands the options framework around major spot crypto funds, including products tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum. The update removes older caps that limited positioning flexibility and brings these contracts closer to the way standard equity options are handled. That matters because access often changes markets more than headlines alone do at first.

What the SEC change really unlocks What changed is surprisingly concrete. The SEC move strips out a set of restrictions that had made crypto ETF options less flexible than comparable instruments elsewhere. The filing, published March 23, removes the 25,000-contract position and exercise limits that previously applied to several Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options. It also broadens the use of FLEX options, which let traders customize terms such as expiration and strike price. Another adjustment ends the need to aggregate FLEX and non-FLEX positions for certain Bitcoin ETF contracts, simplifying how larger exposures are tracked, structured and reported inside the market.

For institutions, that is more than a technical cleanup. The practical result is a market that becomes easier to size, hedge and structure around. Tighter position limits had constrained how much exposure traders could build before running into hard caps. With those limits removed, larger strategies become easier to deploy, especially for firms using options to manage spot ETF exposure or express complex market views. Expanded access to FLEX contracts matters just as much, because customized options are vital to institutional risk management when portfolios need something more precise than standardized listed instruments can offer.

The timing may be the most important part. Because the rule took effect immediately, the next phase for crypto ETF trading does not sit in the distance. It starts now. That immediacy means positioning, liquidity and derivatives activity around Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs can begin adjusting without a drawn-out approval gap. Just as importantly, the framework now looks more familiar to firms active in traditional options markets. By aligning crypto ETF options more closely with standard equity structures, the SEC has folded digital-asset exposure deeper into market infrastructure, with fewer limitations standing in the way.

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David Schwartz, former Ripple CTO, offered XRP rewards to users who identify AI prompts behind criticism he received on X. The initiative pays 15 XRP per verified prompt, capped at 10 findings, which equals a total possible payout of 150 XRP. There is an intense debate about the proliferation of AI-generated content, known as “AI slop” in the industry. David Schwartz, former chief technology officer of Ripple, turned a routine social media dispute into a public initiative to detect AI-generated content, offering XRP as a reward to anyone who can prove the automated origin of his critics’ arguments.

The episode began during a discussion on X about a lawsuit against X Corp., the company that owns the social network formerly known as Twitter. The account SelfLegalAid posted technical criticism of the case that Schwartz found suspicious. Rather than continuing the rhetorical back-and-forth, the executive publicly questioned the human authenticity of those messages, labeling them “AI slop,” a term that in 2026 circulates among technology figures to describe algorithmic content with no genuine value.

XRP for Prompts: the Community as Arbiter Schwartz formalized his challenge with a concrete proposal: “I will give 15 XRP for each prompt you share in this thread, up to 10 prompts,” he posted on his official account. The initiative establishes a reward for each verified finding, capped at ten cases, bringing the maximum potential payout to 150 tokens. The call transformed a personal debate into a collective investigation, with users analyzing the style, structure, and rhythm of the posts’ responses.

Other users in the thread had already noted that SelfLegalAid’s replies displayed linguistic patterns typical of tools such as ChatGPT or Grok: symmetrical constructions, flawless argumentation, and the absence of variations characteristic of human language. Schwartz, known for his direct style and his long track record of ongoing dialogue with the crypto community, chose to move the dispute onto the terrain of verifiable facts.

A growing tension runs through various public digital spaces: the difficulty of distinguishing genuine positions from automated outputs, especially in technical and legal debates where argumentative precision can mask the artificial origin of the content.

SIREN's explosive rise is now facing fresh scrutiny after onchain analytics show that a single entity may control roughly half the token's supply.

Arbitrum’s Sepolia testnet has experienced a partial outage, with block production halted for several hours due to a suspected issue in its core Nitro infrastructure.

In an update shared by the Arbitrum developers, the team said block production was temporarily paused after identifying a potential block divergence linked to Nitro, the network’s execution engine. 

The team is currently working on an infrastructure update, with a new Nitro release expected to restore normal operations.

Testnet activity frozen as blocks stop advancing Data from the Arbitrum Sepolia explorer shows that no new transactions have been processed for roughly 3–4 hours. This confirms that the network is not merely delayed but fully stalled.

Source: Arbitrum explorer The latest recorded batches and transactions are timestamped several hours ago, and the explorer shows it is still “scanning new transactions” with no new activity. This suggests the chain has effectively stopped advancing during the outage.

Nitro issue causes block divergence According to the team, the root cause appears to be related to Nitro, Arbitrum’s core scaling and execution system.

Block divergence occurs when nodes disagree on the state of the chain, preventing consensus and halting block production. In such cases, networks are typically paused to avoid inconsistencies or further errors while a fix is prepared.

Arbitrum said no action is required from infrastructure providers at this stage. Still, node operators will need to upgrade once a patched Nitro version is released.

Developers advised to pause testing The outage primarily affects developers using the Sepolia testnet for contract deployment and testing.

Arbitrum has advised developers to:

Pause time-sensitive testing Consider alternative environments until recovery Infrastructure providers, including validators and RPC operators, have also been warned to expect a stalled chain head until block production resumes.

No funds at risk as mainnet remains unaffected. The team emphasized that no user funds are at risk, as the issue is limited to the Sepolia testnet environment.

While testnet outages do not impact live user assets, they can disrupt development workflows and highlight underlying infrastructure risks within core systems.

Recovery underway with update expected Arbitrum said it is actively investigating the issue and will release a new Nitro version to resolve the divergence and restart block production.

Further updates are expected as the team progresses toward restoring normal network operations.

Final Summary Arbitrum’s Sepolia testnet has been frozen for hours, with no new transactions processed due to a Nitro-related block divergence. While no funds are at risk, the outage underscores how core infrastructure issues can halt blockchain activity entirely, even in controlled environments

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Bernstein identified Circle and Coinbase as the main exposure vehicles to the USDC stablecoin amid the rise of agentic payments. Coinbase’s x402 protocol processed $25 million in transactions in 30 days, compared to the $5,000 recorded by Stripe in its first week. USDC reached all-time highs in supply and transaction volume, leading globally despite ranking second in market capitalization. Investment bank Bernstein published a note identifying Circle and Coinbase as the primary investment vehicles to capture growth in the stablecoin market, focusing on Circle’s USDC and its role in so-called agentic payments. According to the analysis, the partnership between both companies forms the core of an investment thesis backed by mass adoption and real-time utility.

Agentic payments are transactions executed entirely by software or autonomous devices, without human intervention. Unlike recurring subscriptions or conventional automatic payments, these systems allow machines to negotiate, authorize and settle operations in real time.

Bernstein highlighted that stablecoins are particularly suited to this model because they are programmable, borderless and capable of handling micropayments. Contract logic —such as escrow deposits, conditional releases or revenue distribution— can be integrated directly into the currency, eliminating dependence on banks or external confirmations.

Protocols Redefining the Machine Economy Several companies launched infrastructure to facilitate these automated payments. Coinbase introduced the x402 protocol, which embeds transactions directly into the HTTP layer. Circle, for its part, developed a nanopayments infrastructure designed for autonomous agents. Stripe is also seeking its place with its Machine Payments Protocol, built on the Tempo blockchain. Initial volumes paint an uneven picture: Coinbase’s x402 protocol processed $25 million in 30 days, while Stripe’s system recorded just $5,000 in its first week.

Bernstein clarified that machine-to-machine payments represent additional potential, not a necessary condition for stablecoin growth. The sector already shows robust adoption across multiple use cases, including cross-border settlements, card-linked banking and international remittances.

Circle and USDC at All-Time Highs Circle’s stablecoin USDC reached records in both supply and transaction volume, driven by fintechs operating exclusively on stablecoin rails. Despite ranking second in market capitalization, USDC leads transaction volumes globally. Bernstein argued that the stablecoin sector is differentiating itself from the broader crypto market, consolidating as a high-growth financial category with its own utility and sustained demand.

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Bitcoin spot trading volumes across major exchanges have fallen to 2023 lows, signaling weaker short-term participation despite recent price gains. The move above $71,000 was driven by headlines and short liquidations, not strong capital inflows. At the same time, lower exchange inflows and steady long-term holder activity suggest reduced selling pressure, which may support price stability if demand returns.
Bitcoin spot volumes have dropped significantly even as BTC briefly climbed above $71,600 during the US trading session. The move underscores a widening gap between price action and real demand, with recent momentum increasingly tied to external catalysts instead of sustained buying.

Bitcoin Spot Volumes Show Reduced Market Activity Recent data indicates that March is on track to record the lowest spot trading activity since Q3 2023. Binance volumes are estimated near $52 billion, compared to $88 billion registered in September 2023, reflecting a clear slowdown in participation.

Exchange flows show a similar pattern. Binance recorded approximately $6.38 billion in 7-day cumulative flows, while Coinbase posted $5.14 billion. The drop in Binance activity points to reduced short-term engagement, whereas Coinbase data suggests that long-term investors remain active.

At the same time, lower inflows mean fewer coins are being sent to exchanges, which typically reduces immediate selling pressure. This tightening of available supply may act as a stabilizing factor, particularly as institutional demand through spot Bitcoin ETFs continues to absorb circulating BTC.

News Driven Momentum Replaces Organic Demand The latest rally appears to have been triggered by macro-related headlines rather than structural demand. Geopolitical developments briefly lifted sentiment and led to a wave of short liquidations that pushed prices higher.

During this move, aggregated open interest declined by about 4%, equivalent to roughly 9,700 BTC. This indicates that positions were being closed, not newly opened. Binance also recorded more than $44 million in short liquidations within a single hour, accelerating the upward move.

Meanwhile, the Coinbase premium remained negative, suggesting limited participation from US-based spot buyers. This combination of falling open interest and high liquidations typically signals that price increases are driven by derivatives activity rather than new capital entering the market.

Large-holder behavior adds further context. Whale inflow momentum has surged to extreme levels, indicating active capital rotation and hedging strategies. While this can increase short-term volatility, it also confirms that major players remain engaged.

In conclusion, although Bitcoin’s recent rally has been largely news-driven, the broader supply dynamics remain constructive. If spot demand strengthens, the current low-volume environment could amplify upside moves rather than limit them.

In brief Bitcoin climbed above $71,000 today, offering bulls their first glimpse of relief since February's collapse. At the same time, the price move has formed the same compressive wedge pattern that preceded Bitcoin crashes in October 2025 and January 2026. On Myriad, traders are calling it a toss up on whether Bitcoin pumps to $84K or dumps to $55K first. After a brutal February that took Bitcoin from the mid-$90,000s all the way down to a $59,000 low, the market finally has something to feel decent about. BTC is up roughly 4.65% today, trading around $71,013 and shaking off some of the fear that dominated the last several weeks.

The problem is, in doing so, Bitcoin has drawn an all too familiar pattern on its charts—and one that suggests a price crash could be in the cards.

The broader market, meanwhile, is still anticipating hard times. Stocks sunk to four-month lows after news of a delay to potential U.S.-Iran military strikes, pushing crypto alongside equities in a mild risk-on move. WTI crude dropped sharply, and the crypto market is once again in “extreme fear” territory, based on the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.

Despite this, some Bitcoin bulls believe this is a good time to buy, considering the last time Bitcoin had a similar spike was at the beginning of the month. So who’s right? Here’s what the charts say:

Bitcoin (BTC) price: by the numbersBitcoin is, indeed, having a nice start to the week: a 4.6% spike, going from $67,844 to a daily high of $71,811, before settling around its current price of $70,985. This movement is trying to break past the resistance of the average price of Bitcoin in the last 200 days, which is a real test of trend strength.

Bitcoin price data. Image: TradingviewDig deeper and the picture gets more nuanced. The ADX—the Average Directional Index, which measures how strong any trend actually is—sits at 19.1. That's below 25, the threshold traders use to confirm a trend has real legs. At 19.1, it's a sign of a weakening trend, which means bears are struggling to maintain the broader crash’s momentum.

The exponential moving averages, or EMAs, tell a similar story. The 50-day exponential moving average is still trading below the 200-day, which traders would interpret as the clearest signal of a bearish trend. Exponential moving averages smooth out price action over time to help identify where the price of an asset finds support or resistance. When the short-term average sits below the long-term one, it usually means the prevailing direction is still down, even during bounces.

The Relative Strength Index, or RSI, at 51.5 is also neutral. It is not screaming buy or sell, which makes sense. Bitcoin is in that in-between zone where it's too early to celebrate and too soon to panic (again).

The Squeeze Momentum Indicator is on, with momentum reading a modest 0.26. This number tracks when a market is coiling up energy before a big move—like a spring being compressed or prices stabilizing after a major trend. It's on right now, meaning the spring is loading. But with momentum still low, we haven't seen a direction yet.

Fool me once…Here's what makes this moment more than a run-of-the-mill bounce: The chart is drawing a pattern it has now drawn twice before—and both times, it ended badly.

Bitcoin price data. Image: TradingviewThere's a blue descending resistance line running from Bitcoin's October 2025 peak, around $125,000, all the way down through the current price level. This is the roof. Bitcoin keeps trying to push up and the line keeps capping it. (That’s why it’s called a resistance.)

Below price action, there are three green dotted ascending lines, running parallel to each other. These are the supports. After each major crash, Bitcoin compresses: It bounces off the ascending green floor, climbs toward the blue ceiling line, and the range gets tighter and tighter until something breaks and the price crashes.

It happened after the October 2025 crash. Bitcoin recovered into that same wedge structure, touched resistance, and then broke down hard one month later.

It happened again after the January 2026 crash. Same wedge, same compression. Then the February 2026 wipeout to $59,000.

And right now Bitcoin is forming the exact same structure. The ascending support line is acting as the floor once more. The descending blue line is sitting just overhead, roughly around $70,000 depending on when it arrives. If the pattern holds, a third rejection somewhere in April or May 2026 would be on the table.

Bitcoin price data. Image: TradingviewOn Myriad, a prediction market built by Decrypt's parent company Dastan, the question on everyone's mind is framed plainly: "BTC next move: Pump to $84K or Dump to $55K?"

Right now, traders are placing 51.4% odds on the bullish outcome. But that's not a ringing endorsement of Bitcoin's health—it's a toss up, and likely a reflection of how extreme the $55K scenario feels.

Most traders probably can't stomach betting on a number that low, not because they're convinced BTC is going up, but because the downside seems too painful to price in. The gap between bulls and bears is tight and follows the market sentiment.

The one thing that could change the storyThere is a scenario, though, where everything flips. If Bitcoin can break through that descending blue resistance with a strong, high-volume candle—not just touch it, but close decisively above it—followed by a series of candlesticks closing on top of the broken resistance, that would be a real signal. It would suggest the pattern has finally been broken, and that the market may have actually found a bottom around the $59,000–$64,000 range from early March.

If it respects its current support, the $80K zone becomes the next technical milestone to conquer.

That would be the kind of move that forces even skeptics to reconsider. Resistance lines that get convincingly broken tend to flip into support. (That's just how these market dynamics work.)

But right now? The pattern is intact. Bitcoin may look nice in the short term. The immediate indicators look neutral instead of heavily bearish, the daily candle is green, and the shorts are hurting a little. None of that is reason to ignore what three data points of the same setup are telling us.

For bulls, the champagne will likely have to wait.

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The views and opinions expressed by the author are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, or other advice.

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A self-described prophet who had received a “prophecy” of XRP has laid out a four-stage price roadmap for the cryptocurrency that could see it jump $100 and end at $10,000. A crypto enthusiast on X has brought these predictions back into the spotlight, pointing to a growing list of the prophet’s past calls that came true as reason enough to stop dismissing XRP’s bullish outlook.  

XRP Price Prophecy Breakdown A crypto commentator, DooriDoori, on X has ignited a new discussion in the crypto community after sharing a detailed breakdown of a bold XRP price prophecy. DooriDoori linked this foretelling to a figure named Brandon Biggs, a self-proclaimed prophet who apparently had no prior knowledge about XRP’s existence but received a divine vision outlining a bullish roadmap for the cryptocurrency.

According to DooriDoori, Biggs turned to Google to research XRP after receiving a prophecy, seeking to understand what the cryptocurrency was. He urged market watchers, investors, and traders not to ignore the forecast, underscoring his strong belief in its optimistic outlook for XRP. 

Notably, DooriDoori detailed Biggs’ prophecy as a four-staged roadmap, charting XRP’s rise through multiple key price milestones. The sequence reportedly begins with early targets near $5, moves to $10, and then skyrockets to approximately $150 and $10,000. 

At XRP’s trading price near $1.37 at the time of writing, the first milestone alone would require a 264% or 3.65x rally, while reaching $10 would represent a 630% or 7.3x return for current holders. Additionally, DooriDoori noted that a jump to $150 from current levels would reflect a staggering 10,843% or 109.5x surge. The final target of $10,000 is nearly 7,300 times XRP’s current price—a figure that sounds extreme until measured against Bitcoin’s historic $100,000 run from $1 in 2009 to six figures in 2024. 

DooriDoori intentionally draws a direct comparison between XRP and Bitcoin, framing skepticism over the prophesied targets as a repeat of when people dismissed Bitcoin at $1 more than 16 years ago. The crypto commentator shared that Biggs did not provide any timeline for his XRP price forecast, simply saying, “one day, it will happen.” DooriDoori also emphasized that the projection is not backed by any technical analysis, charts, or historical patterns, but is based purely on Biggs’ prophesied vision. 

What Gives The Prophecy Weight Biggs’ XRP price target alone likely would not have garnered the level of attention DooriDoori’s post received, as the crypto market is constantly flooded with bullish forecasts. What truly drove the strong interest and belief in his projected price roadmap is Biggs’ track record of reportedly making accurate predictions. 

DooriDoori noted that Biggs had forecasted the assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump roughly four months before it happened. The self-proclaimed prophet also named five cryptocurrencies in his original prophecy, specifically Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. According to DooriDoori, the Trump administration formally recognized all five assets in March 2025 as part of the newly established US strategic crypto reserve.

Price fails to sustain uptrend | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Market expert Ali Martinez recently revealed on X (formerly Twitter) what he describes as “the secret to every major Bitcoin bull run since 2011,” saying October could offer one of the best entry points ahead of the next bull market. 

Martinez shared an on‑chain fractal breakdown that points to a potential “final discount” in October of this year, where investors might find optimal buying opportunities before the next sustained uptrend.

Bitcoin Could Bottom At $41,000-$45,000 In his social media post, Martinez suggests that Bitcoin is still operating within a four‑year rhythm that breaks down into a sequence of accumulation, markup, distribution, and a bear phase. 

Within that larger cycle, he highlights two shorter subcycles and asserts the market is now moving into what he describes as the “final discount” period. Using that framework, Martinez puts a likely “golden entry” window between October 6 and October 16, 2026.

BTC’s four-year cycle fractal. Source: AliCharts on X Beyond timing, Martinez offered specific price bands for ideal buying opportunities. He identified entry points in the $41,500 to $45,000 range, which would represent declines of roughly 41% and 36%, respectively, from current trading levels of around $70,800.

October Launchpad  Those potential retracements in the coming months imply that Bitcoin may still have substantial downside before the October window, according to his reading of past cycles.

However, Martinez framed the scenario as an actionable pattern rather than mere speculation: if the fractal holds, the October interval could serve as the launchpad that begins a fresh four‑year cycle and sets the stage for the next vertical price move.  

The expert concluded his Monday social media post by saying the “countdown to the next Bitcoin vertical move has begun.”

The 1D chart shows BTC consolidating above $70,000 after failing to surpass higher resistance walls in last week’s rally. Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView.com Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 

Bitcoin holds above $70,000, but future direction hinges on Iran-U.S. 'talks'Cryptos bounced on Trump’s five-day pause announcement, but the next move hinges on whether tensions between the U.S. and Iran ease or spiral, a Wintermute trader said. Mar 23, 2026, 9:14 p.m.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Monday (CoinDesk)What to know: Bitcoin climbed above $70,000 and held most of its gains after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure.Altcoins including ether, solana and dogecoin rose about 5%, while crypto-linked mining stocks rallied alongside broader equity markets, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each up roughly 1.2%.Analysts say bitcoin’s next move hinges on whether oil prices and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stabilize, which could support another test of the $74,000 to $76,000 range, or worsen, potentially dragging prices back toward the mid-$60,000s.Bitcoin BTC$70,848.51 held onto gains Monday after an early surge above $70,000, but the rebound’s fate now hinges on what's next between the U.S. and Iran.

The move followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a five-day pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, citing "productive" diplomatic talks.

Iranian officials denied the existence of talks, but markets largely brushed it off, with risk assets holding firm through the session.

Bitcoin hovered just below $71,000 later in the session, up 3.8% over the past 24 hours. Altcoins outperformed, with ether (ETH), solana (SOL) and DOGE$0.09503 each gaining around 5%.

Crypto-linked equities also rallied, led by bitcoin miners, which have increasingly traded in line with AI infrastructure plays. Hut 8 (HUT) jumped more than 11%, while Bitfarms (BITF), Cipher Mining (CIFR), CleanSpark (CLSK), Riot Platforms (RIOT) and TeraWulf (WULF) advanced 6%-7%.

Traditional markets joined the move higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closing about 1.2% up.

While the temporary pause has eased pressure in energy markets, traders should treat the rebound cautiously in risk assets.

"The macro ceiling has shifted," said Jasper de Maere, OTC trader at Wintermute. "How much room opens up depends on the next five days."

If oil stabilizes and shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz normalize, he said, inflation concerns could ease, allowing rate-cut expectations to return and removing a key headwind for crypto.

In that scenario, bitcoin could make another run at the $74,000–$76,000 range, the level that has capped rallies in recent weeks, according to de Maere.

A breakdown in talks or renewed disruption to energy supply would have the opposite impact, he said. It would likely push oil higher again, reinforcing inflation risks and sending markets back into risk-off mode that could pull bitcoin back toward the mid-$60,000s.

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