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Driven by robust demand for regulated crypto exposure, the bitwise xrp etf has now claimed the lead among US funds focused on this digital asset.

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Bitwise fund takes top spot in US XRP marketCompetitive landscape of US XRP ETFs Bitwise fund takes top spot in US XRP market The Bitwise spot XRP ETF (XRP) has officially become the largest fund of its kind in the United States after a weekly inflow surge of $10 million. This jump in fresh capital allowed the product to overtake rival spot XRP funds competing for market share.

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley confirmed the milestone earlier today on the X social network, highlighting the scale of investor interest. Moreover, the announcement underscored how quickly institutional-style vehicles for XRP have grown since launch.

The exchange-traded product, trading under the ticker XRP, secured that same $10 million in weekly inflows that pushed it ahead of competitors. However, the broader contest for dominance in this niche ETF segment remains tight as other issuers continue to attract assets.

“Grateful to investors entrusting Bitwise to steward their assets,” the company stated on social media, emphasizing its focus on professional management and regulated structures. That said, the firm did not disclose individual investor profiles or specific allocation strategies.

As previously reported by U.Today, Bitwise made a trailblazing move by filing for an XRP ETF in October 2024. This early application helped position the issuer at the front of the XRP ETF market as US demand for crypto-linked securities increased.

Competitive landscape of US XRP ETFs The broader American market for spot XRP exchange-traded funds has become highly competitive and has already reached key financial milestones. At present, it boasts exactly $1 billion in total net assets, reflecting strong appetite from both retail and professional investors.

According to comprehensive market data from SoSoValu, the asset class has drawn a cumulative total net inflow of $1.25 billion since these products began trading. Moreover, these numbers point to sustained accumulation rather than short-lived speculative spikes.

The race for the top position among major issuers remains extremely close. The bitwise xrp etf currently leads with $269.05 million in assets under management, narrowly ahead of competitors that are still adding capital at a steady pace.

Bitwise is closely followed by Canary‘s XRPC fund, which holds $262.17 million in assets. However, the difference between the two leaders is slim, suggesting rankings could shift again if flows accelerate into any single product.

Franklin Templeton‘s XRPZ sits in third place with $230.20 million in assets under management. Moreover, 21Shares and Grayscale complete this informal XRP ETF issuers list, controlling $166.96 million and $72.49 million respectively.

The sector continues to record healthy daily investor demand. On March 3, the group of XRP ETFs captured $7.53 million in total net inflows and nearly $39 million in combined trading value. That said, the long-term sustainability of this pace will likely depend on broader crypto-market conditions.

In summary, US spot products backed by XRP have quickly grown into a billion-dollar segment, with Bitwise now holding a narrow lead on assets under management. However, rival issuers remain close behind, ensuring that competition and innovation in this ETF niche will likely stay intense.

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The team behind the Solana-based SANAE token, led by the NoBorder project and entrepreneur Yuji Mizoguchi, issued a public apology following communication failures that inadvertently involved Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi. After reaching a market capitalization of $27.7 million and subsequently plummeting, the organizers took full responsibility for the confusion caused among investors and the government office.

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— 溝口勇児 | 連続起業家 (@mizoguchi_yuji) March 4, 2026 This news had an immediate impact, especially after the stateswoman denied any link to the asset, which heightened concerns regarding wallet concentration. In response to the price collapse and public scrutiny, the team executed a snapshot on March 4 to identify affected holders and proceed with a compensation plan aimed at mitigating financial losses.

The next step for the project includes a radical name change, a deep review of its operational structure, and the creation of an expert committee to ensure future transparency. Investors should closely monitor the final details of the compensation plan and potential intervention by Japanese financial authorities, while the team maintains that liquidity keys have been burned to demonstrate their good faith.

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a second consecutive day of inflows with $225 million added, while ether funds slipped into outflows. XRP and solana ETFs maintained positive momentum, keeping broader crypto ETF sentiment mixed but resilient.

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Ethereum saw a brief bounce, which pushed its price above the $2,000 mark, but this upward move seems lost its momentum and has fallen below the level. Amid this, ETH’s price bounce on Tuesday comes a notable spike in the network’s on-chain activity and the creation of new wallet addresses.

Ethereum Activity Spikes to Historic Levels Even though the broader cryptocurrency market appears highly volatile, Ethereum investors are moving against the current trend and exhibiting renewed bullish sentiment. This renewed euphoria toward the leading altcoin is shown by a sudden wave of fresh investors entering the market each day.

Santiment, a popular market intelligence and on-chain data analytics platform, took to the X platform to share this rise in network activity amid a brief bounce. Ethereum’s price has briefly increased, and a more interesting narrative is now developing beneath the surface.

As ETH attempts to stabilize above the $2,000 level after recent volatility, bulls and bears are currently battling over whether the resistance will be breached in the long run. In the meantime, on-chain data indicates a significant increase in user involvement, which shows a historic spike in the creation of new wallets and total network activity.

Source: Chart from Santiment on X Using the 30-day averages, there has been an increase in fresh addresses and network activity on a daily basis. The chart shared by Santiment shows that there are over 837,200 active ETH wallet addresses per day, representing more than 80% rise in comparison to 5 years ago. 

When compared to 10 years ago, this figure marks an over 1,135% spike. The increase in new addresses may indicate new funding, a resurgence of interest, or the reactivation of previously excluded players joining the ecosystem.

In terms of new Ethereum wallet addresses, there have been over 284,800 created per day. This number represents a +64% uptick compared to 5 years ago and a more than 1,967% increase compared to 10 years ago. A steady increase in wallet creation often signals deeper network usage and growing popularity, which may trigger a larger price surge.

A Historic Pattern Unfolding On The ETH Chart Despite the bearish market conditions, Ethereum is forming a key pattern that would flip the altcoin towards the upside. According to Coinvo Trading, a full-time crypto trader on X, the impending ETH move “is going to shock the entire world.”

After examining the altcoin’s performance on the weekly time frame, Coinvo Trading highlighted that the same Rainbow pattern that occurred in previous cycles before every major ETH rally has returned. When ETH retests the middle of the Rainbow chart, the altcoin usually blows up.

The altcoin is currently retesting the same level after hitting it once more. Should history repeat itself, ETH could be set for one of its most significant rallies. While investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting for a sign of an upswing, the expert stated that this repeating rainbow pattern is the signal they have been anticipating.

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Bitcoin (BTC) is up 8% on Wednesday to trade above $73,000, a level that has stopped every recovery attempt over the last three weeks. Analysts reveal why Bitcoin must hold $70,000 to secure the recovery.

Key takeaways:

Profit-taking on rallies to $70,000 must cool down for a sustained breakout in BTC price. 

Bitcoin must hold support at $68,000 -$70,000 to confirm the recovery.

BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewProfit-taking must be absorbed with strong buying After a sixth straight weekly close in the red, Bitcoin has finally broken above the $64,000-$70,000 range, which has defined its price action over the last three weeks.

Glassnode highlights that Bitcoin’s struggle to break above $70,000 was due to repeated spikes in realized profit near this level, signaling heavy profit-taking.

The chart below shows that each time the 12-hour-SMA of the net realized profit-and-loss metric spiked above $5 million per hour, the price stalled and reversed at the $69,400 range high. 

This region continues to cap every recovery attempt, as seen on Feb. 19, Feb. 25, and Tuesday. 

This absorbs upward momentum in a thin liquidity environment, “reflecting the fragility of the current demand structure,” the onchain data analytics company said.

For BTC to remain above $70,000, the “level of profit-taking has to be absorbed without triggering rejection,” Glassnode added.

Bitcoin net realized profit and loss, USD. Source: GlassnodeMeanwhile, private wealth manager Swissblock said that after nearly 30 days of “extreme risk” at 100, the Bitcoin risk index is cooling down.

This shift toward low risk could spark a bullish rally, enabling Bitcoin to stay above $70,000.

“While it remains at an elevated reading for now, a return to a low-risk environment could catalyze the next bullish leg, with initial targets at $83K and a potential extension toward $110K.” Bitcoin risk index. Source: Swissblock
As Cointelegraph reported, compressed volatility, strengthening ETF flows and a diminished Coinbase discount suggested Bitcoin’s downtrend is slowing, raising the chances of a short-term rebound.

Bitcoin price must hold $70,000 as supportBitcoin’s 21% recovery from its multi-year lows below $60,000 has seen its price reclaim key support levels, including the 200-day exponential moving average (SMA) at $68,000 and the psychological $70,000 level.

“For any prolonged upside from this point, Bitcoin would need to reclaim the EMA as support” in the weekly time frame, analyst Rekt Capital said in a recent X post, adding:

“Until proven otherwise, the EMA is acting as a resistance.” BTC/USD weekly chart. Source: Rekt CapitalA daily candlestick close above $70,000 “would be good for markets,“ fellow analyst Ted Pillows said in an X post on Wednesday, adding:

“If Bitcoin fails to hold above the $70,000 zone, expect a retest of the $65,000-$66,000 support zone.” BTC/USD two-day chart. Source: Ted PillowsGlassnode’s short-term holder (STH) cost-basis distribution heatmap reveals the biggest cluster below $70,000, where investors acquired about 230,000 BTC over the past month.

Holding above the STH supply clusters is a key prerequisite for regaining momentum for a decisive breakout.

Bitcoin STH cost basis distribution heatmap. Source: GlassnodeAs Cointelegraph reported, breaking above the symmetrical triangle’s resistance line at $70,000 would strengthen the case for a sustained push toward $75,000 before the end of the month. 

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The native token of GMX, the decentralized perpetuals exchange built on Arbitrum, is in the middle of a rally after its governing body approved an overhaul of its buyback strategy over “limited effectiveness.”

The overhaul follows a public admission that its two years of token buybacks have done little to move the market.

The token is trading at $7.61 as of the time of writing, an 18.2% increase over the preceding month, as traders absorbed the implications of one of the more candid self-assessments seen from a decentralized autonomous organization in recent memory.

The GMX DAO’s Buy Back and Distribute program has repurchased more than 2 million GMX tokens since the end of 2024, a volume roughly equal to the total circulating supply across centralized and decentralized exchanges at the program’s inception.

The price, nonetheless, remained suppressed. The DAO came to the conclusion that the culprit was liquidity and structural supply dynamics on centralized exchanges that no amount of open-market buying could offset.

What is the GMX DAO actually changing? The new plan by the GMX DAO will consolidate liquidity by withdrawing approximately 600,000 GMX tokens from treasury-controlled positions on Uniswap and Trader Joe, and then redeploying them into GMX’s own liquidity pools and its Solana-based platform GMTrade.xyz. According to the protocol, it will be targeting around 2% of the market cap in combined on-chain depth.

Secondly, all staking rewards will not be distributed directly to holders but redirected to the treasury, effective from Wednesday, March 4.

Those accumulated rewards will only be released once GMX trades above $90, and only proportionally to stakers who have maintained at least 80% of their peak staked balance throughout the waiting period.

Any breach of that threshold condition will result in forfeiture of all accumulated rewards with no exceptions. Also, a one-week buy-wall of 1 million GMX will be placed at $5 on on-chain exchanges to absorb any concentrated selling overhang.

Others join GMX in questioning buybacks The reckoning at GMX is part of a wider disillusionment with open-market repurchases as a tokenomics tool. Across the industry, protocols spent more than $1.4 billion buying back their own tokens between January 1 and October 15, 2025, according to CoinGecko data.

Despite these efforts, prices for many of those tokens continued to fall. Jupiter, the leading decentralized exchange aggregator on Solana, spent over $70 million on JUP token repurchases across the year, roughly half its total protocol fee revenue.

The effort proved insufficient against $1.2 billion in scheduled token unlocks. Today, JUP has fallen by over 90% from its peak, and in January 2026, co-founder Siong Ong opened a public debate about halting the program entirely.

Siong asked on X, “what do you all think if we stop the JUP buyback?”

He also answered the same question in the same post, stating, “We spent more than 70m on buyback last year, and the price obviously didn’t move much. We can use the 70m to give out for growth incentives for existing and new users.”

Are there models that actually work? Hyperliquid is most often cited as the counterexample when it comes to buybacks. The derivatives exchange deployed over $644 million in HYPE token repurchases in 2025, accounting for over 46% of all token buyback spending across the industry, and the funds came from trading fees that exceeded $100 million in August 2025 alone.

In December 2025, the Hyper Foundation proposed burning approximately $920 million worth of HYPE held in its Assistance Fund, making the supply reduction permanent. HYPE is up by 0.81% in the past 30 days, while Bitcoin and Ethereum are both down more than 5.7% and 6.8%, respectively, over the same period.

Hyperliquid’s buybacks are funded from surplus trading revenue, automated, and result in permanent supply destruction. Jupiter’s were funded by diverting operating revenue and manually executed, and the tokens were locked rather than burned, meaning they could eventually return to circulation.

GMX’s new approach attempts to bridge the gap via treasury accumulation, as with Hyperliquid, combined with a hard lock-up and price-triggered distribution mechanism designed to reward only long-term holders. It’s not fully possible to gauge the success of the new strategy, as it just got off the ground.

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Inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs have exceeded $780 million so far this week. On-chain data suggests there is sparse supply resistance between the $72,000 and $81,000 levels. Analyst Ali Martinez projects that the price could extend toward $84,000 if buying pressure persists. Optimism is sweeping the crypto market as Bitcoin leads a rally that has taken it above $73,000, a figure the asset had not reached since early February. The pioneer cryptocurrency’s price action marks a notable recovery that, according to experts, has solid fundamentals to continue its upward trajectory in the short term.

The momentum stemmed from the massive accumulation by spot Bitcoin ETFs, which absorbed nearly $776 million last week. Consequently, institutional demand continues to outpace available supply, providing critical support for the price to remain stable at high levels.

In this regard, Ali Martinez revealed that on-chain data paints a favorable setup for bulls. By crossing the $72,000 technical barrier, Bitcoin has entered a low-resistance density zone, which will allow for a more fluid advance toward new targets.

Key Factors Behind the Low On-Chain Resistance Through the analysis of the Unrealized Price Distribution (URPD), it is evident that the largest cluster of resistance was near $70,685. Having overcome this hurdle, the path to $81,000 appears clear, as there are few historically established sell levels within that range.

Furthermore, the pace of ETF inflows shows no signs of exhaustion, already totaling $789 million in just the first few days of March. This constant flow of fresh capital acts as an engine driving the asset’s technical structure toward a major expansion.

In summary, if the current momentum manages to consolidate, the next major challenge will be located between $83,300 and $84,500. Traders are closely watching these levels, as a confirmed close above them would invalidate any immediate bearish thesis and open the door to renewed all-time highs.

TLDR Western Union partners with Crossmint to expand access to the USDPT stablecoin. USDPT is a dollar-pegged stablecoin built on the Solana blockchain. Anchorage Digital Bank will issue the USDPT token. Crossmint will integrate its wallet and payment APIs with Western Union’s Digital Asset Network. Fintech platforms will settle transactions on Solana using USDPT. Western Union has partnered with Crossmint to expand access to its USDPT stablecoin on Solana. The companies plan to connect blockchain wallets with Western Union’s global payout network. The rollout targets faster international transfers and will begin during the first half of 2026.

Western Union introduced USDPT last October as a dollar-pegged stablecoin built on the Solana blockchain. Anchorage Digital Bank will issue the token while partner exchanges will support trading.

Crossmint will integrate its wallet and payment APIs with Western Union’s Digital Asset Network. The integration allows fintech apps to settle Solana transactions and convert balances into local currency.

Western Union said the system links stablecoin transfers with more than 360,000 collection locations worldwide. Those locations operate across over 200 countries where customers already collect remittance payments.

Crossmint co-founder Rodrigo Fernández Touza described stablecoins as a foundation for global treasury movement. He said Western Union maintains one of the most established payout networks in international payments.

Western Union and USDPT Integration on Solana Western Union will route USDPT settlements through Solana to support faster blockchain transaction processing. The company said the network handles high throughput and suits payment-focused digital assets.

Crossmint will provide embedded wallets so fintech platforms can hold and transfer USDPT. Those platforms will also access payment APIs that connect directly with Western Union payout services.

Malcolm Clarke said the partnership connects global wallets with Western Union’s trusted payment infrastructure. He added that the design supports digital platforms that require direct settlement and cash conversion.

Developers using Crossmint tools will access USDPT through programmable secure wallet infrastructure. The system lets applications settle payments on Solana before converting funds through Western Union outlets.

Digital Asset Network Connects Stablecoins With Cash Payouts Western Union plans to launch a Digital Asset Network to link stablecoins with cash access points. The network will connect digital wallets with existing remittance infrastructure worldwide.

The company said more than 360,000 payout locations will support conversions from stablecoins into local currencies. These outlets already serve customers who collect transfers through Western Union agents.

Crossmint currently provides embedded wallet services and cross-chain stablecoin infrastructure to thousands of clients. The firm counts more than 40,000 businesses using its digital asset development tools.

Ribbit Capital and Franklin Templeton back Crossmint as investors in its blockchain infrastructure platform. The company focuses on tools that help developers integrate wallets and tokenized payments.

Bitcoin defied broader market volatility by surging to a high of $73,792, rekindling the debate about its “digital gold” status. The cryptocurrency has climbed 10% since Monday, pushing its market cap to $1.46 trillion.

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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is refusing to join the chorus of crypto pessimists. In a recent podcast appearance, Hoskinson delivered a bullish message to a rattled investor base, insisting that the crypto market’s greatest chapter is still unwritten. Although he champions the crypto industry’s bullish future, Hoskinson has not shied away from sounding the alarm on legislation he believes could impede it. 

Hoskinson Says Crypto’s Strongest Era Is Still Ahead Speaking on Wendy O’s podcast, Hoskinson made his position clear on the crypto industry’s trajectory. In simple terms, Hoskinson noted: “I think our best days are ahead of us as a market.”

Hoskinson’s comment follows the broader thinking among many crypto participants. Many crypto participants and commentators would agree that the industry has not yet reached its peak ppotential andthat higher valuations are still within reach as adoption deepens and infrastructure matures. 

This is not the first time the Cardano founder has pushed back against bearish views, but his latest comments arrive at a particularly sensitive moment for the market, lending them added weight among investors looking for direction.

His optimism, however, is not without caveats on the regulatory front. In a separate X broadcast, Hoskinson described the CLARITY Act as horrific. The crypto market structure bill is advancing through the US Congress, and stakeholders believe it will be passed anytime soon.

However, according to Hoskinson, the CLARITY Act will effectively treat every crypto asset as a security by default and create bureaucratic attack vectors that could allow the SEC to dismantle future American crypto projects. He also flagged the bill’s failure to protect DeFi protocols, prediction markets, and stablecoins, including a provision banning yield on stablecoin balances. 

On the other hand, crypto figures like Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse have expressed support for the CLARITY Act, with the premise that imperfect legislation is better than none. 

ADA Under Pressure, But DeFi Growth Is Positive Hoskinson’s optimism comes within a context of mounting global challenges. The escalating Israel-Iran conflict has led to global risk aversion, and crypto has been no exception. ADA was caught in the selloff, sliding to a low of $0.260, while Bitcoin dropped to $63,500 during the initial selloff. Bitcoin, however, is now back above $70,000 at the time of writing, and ADA is also pushing above $0.27.

Related Reading: What’s The Beef Between Cardano And XRP? Here’s Why The Communities Are Clashing

Interestingly, there are on-chain signals that show Cardano’s ecosystem is quietly gathering strength. The stablecoin to DeFi TVL ratio on Cardano has jumped from around 10% last June to 32% today, roughly tripling in less than a year. In just the past seven days alone, USDCx liquidity pushed Cardano’s stablecoin supply from $33 million to $47 million, a 42% surge.

 That said, a significant portion of Cardano’s DeFi TVL is denominated in ADA itself, meaning the recent price drop has reduced dollar-denominated TVL and mechanically inflated the stablecoin ratio.

ADA trading at $0.27 on the 1D chart | Source: ADAUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

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Dogecoin (DOGE +15.66%) is seeing a big valuation gain in Wednesday's trading. The meme coin's token price has risen 13.6% over the past 24 hours as of 2 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, Bitcoin was up 7.2%, and Ethereum was up 8.6%.

The crypto market is a sea of green in today's session, with investors pouring back into digital tokens in response to a The New York Times report this morning indicating potential negotiation offramps that could bring an end to the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran. According to the report, Iran's Ministry of Intelligence is willing to discuss terms that could halt the conflict. Despite gains today, Dogecoin is still down 13% across 2026's trading and 86% from its lifetime high.

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Is Dogecoin a buy right now? If the U.S., Israel, and Iran can reach the terms needed to bring an end to the war, Dogecoin could see a significant valuation boost. A prolonged conflict threatens to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates because elevated oil prices and supply chain issues could lead to higher inflation. Additional rate cuts are at the center of the bullish thesis on Dogecoin and most other cryptocurrencies this year, and a quick end to the war makes it more likely that they will arrive.

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Bitcoin’s path forward gets shaped by everyday users more than government rules. That’s what crypto experts said at a big summit in New York on March 3, where hundreds of Bitcoin fans and market watchers came together to hash out where the digital currency goes next.

The message was pretty clear from the start. People will decide Bitcoin’s fate, not some bureaucrat in Washington or Brussels. Maria Lopez, who tracks blockchain trends for a living, put it best when she told the crowd: “Bitcoin is as strong as the people who use it.” Her words got heads nodding all around the room. Lopez has been watching crypto markets for eight years, and she’s seen how community support can make or break digital currencies. The analyst pointed to Bitcoin’s journey from a weird internet experiment in 2009 to today’s trillion-dollar market as proof that grassroots adoption matters more than fancy regulations.

But regulatory pressure keeps building anyway.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler won’t stop pushing for tighter rules around crypto trading and investments. He wants to protect regular folks from getting burned while keeping markets honest. Crypto advocates think too much regulation kills innovation before it can flourish. The balance stays tricky, and nobody’s figured out the sweet spot yet.

Bitcoin’s decentralized setup makes it hard for governments to control, which is kind of the whole point. Unlike dollars or euros, Bitcoin doesn’t have some central bank calling the shots. That fundamental difference drives politicians and regulators crazy because they can’t just flip a switch to change how it works. Despite all the regulatory noise, Bitcoin keeps gaining ground as both a way to store value and actually buy stuff.

Recent numbers show more people are jumping on the Bitcoin train. El Salvador shocked everyone in 2021 by making Bitcoin legal money alongside their regular currency. President Nayib Bukele’s bold move showed other countries what’s possible, even if plenty of economists called it reckless. Critics still point to Bitcoin’s wild price swings and environmental impact as reasons why normal people should stay away.

The price volatility is real. Bitcoin can swing thousands of dollars in a single day, which makes your grandmother’s financial advisor break out in hives. But crypto enthusiasts see those price moves as growing pains, not fatal flaws. The blockchain technology underneath Bitcoin keeps attracting attention from tech companies and investors who care more about long-term potential than daily price charts. More on this topic: Bitcoin Smashes ,000 Barrier as Crypto.

Environmental concerns aren’t going away either. Bitcoin mining eats up massive amounts of electricity, and that bothers people who worry about climate change. Industry leaders are scrambling to find greener solutions, like using solar power for mining operations or developing more efficient computer chips. Some mining companies are already switching to renewable energy sources, but the transition takes time and money.

Big investors are getting more comfortable with Bitcoin despite the risks. Tesla bought billions worth of Bitcoin, and MicroStrategy keeps adding more to their corporate treasury. When major companies start treating Bitcoin like a legitimate asset, that sends a signal to other businesses and investment funds. Their involvement brings credibility that Bitcoin couldn’t get from retail investors alone.

Economist James Ritter spoke at the same March 3 summit about grassroots Bitcoin movements around the world. He talked about local Bitcoin meetups in Argentina and Nigeria, where people teach each other how to use cryptocurrency during economic crises. Ritter said these community efforts matter more than whatever politicians decide in capital cities. In Argentina, where inflation runs wild, Bitcoin offers people a way to protect their savings from their own government’s monetary policies.

Crypto trader Lisa Chen brought up Bitcoin’s recent price action during a panel discussion. The cryptocurrency bounced between $40,000 and $45,000 in just one week, which made some investors nervous but excited others. Chen told the audience: “For those who understand the market’s dynamics, volatility can be leveraged for significant gains.” She’s been trading Bitcoin since 2017 and has learned to work with the price swings instead of fighting them. For more details, see BlackRock Pumps 5 Million into Bitcoin.

The European Central Bank dropped a statement on March 3 warning about Bitcoin’s risks to financial stability. ECB officials worry about money laundering and market manipulation in unregulated crypto markets. But even the central bank admitted that public interest in Bitcoin keeps growing, and they need to figure out how to deal with that reality. European regulators are trying to write rules that don’t kill innovation while still protecting consumers.

Fintech entrepreneur Raj Patel talked about Bitcoin’s impact on sending money across borders. He cited World Bank data showing how Bitcoin-based services cut costs and speed up transfers for workers sending money home to their families. In the Philippines, overseas workers can now send Bitcoin instead of using expensive wire transfer services. Patel said these real-world use cases prove Bitcoin’s value beyond just speculation and trading.

Central banks are working on their own digital currencies, called CBDCs, which might compete with Bitcoin or complement it. Nobody knows yet how that plays out. Some think government digital currencies will make Bitcoin obsolete, while others believe they’ll just make people more comfortable with digital money in general.

Bitcoin has survived market crashes, regulatory crackdowns, and technical problems over its 15-year history. The community stays optimistic because they’ve seen Bitcoin bounce back from worse situations. As long as people keep believing in the technology and using it for real purposes, Bitcoin probably sticks around regardless of what regulators decide.

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Sui introduces USDsui, a stablecoin that reinvests Treasury bond yields back into its own network. The infrastructure is backed by Bridge (owned by Stripe) and managed by Galaxy Digital’s asset division. The model aims to create a compounding effect through SUI token buybacks and liquidity injection into protocols. Sui has launched the native stablecoin USDsui, designed to transform value capture within its digital environment. Unlike traditional models such as Tether, this stablecoin ensures that profits generated by reserve assets do not remain solely in the hands of the issuers.

The project features high-level infrastructure issued by Bridge—which was recently acquired by Stripe—and is supported by the institutional management of Galaxy Digital. Thanks to this collaboration, the coin will meet rigorous compliance standards, a decisive factor given the current tightening of global asset regulations.

USDsui Yield and Liquidity Mechanisms The revenue flow is the primary differentiator for this asset, as the yield from U.S. Treasury bills returns to the ecosystem. This capital is used to execute SUI token buybacks, reducing its circulating supply, and to deepen liquidity across automated market makers (AMMs).

Currently, the stablecoin market on Sui reaches $500 million, a figure analysts consider small compared to its transfer volume. The initial deployment of $10 million into the suiUSDe vault marks the operational start of this strategy for compound and sustainable growth.

Technically speaking, the SUI/USDT pair shows signs of an early recovery after trading near $0.96, an increase of 3.13%. The price is attempting to break above the 100-period Simple Moving Average (SMA), which could invalidate the bearish structure that has prevailed since the highs recorded in January.

In summary, the RSI indicator stands at 62.81, reflecting growing buying pressure but with sufficient room before reaching overbought levels. To confirm a solid trend reversal, bulls must break through the $1.00 psychological resistance, a key level that will define the market’s short-term bias.

Cryptocurrency investors have been well rewarded for owning Bitcoin (BTC +7.48%) and other risk assets in recent years. That's a trend many have started to question in recent weeks, as the price of Bitcoin has been more than halved from its late-2025 highs in a relatively short span.

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That said, with Bitcoin now surging 7.1% over the past 24 hours (as of 1:45 p.m. ET) and nearing the psychologically important $75,000 level once again, it appears we're seeing a reversal of the intense negative sentiment that has driven most risk assets lower over the past few months.

Here's more on what's behind Bitcoin's move today, and what investors may want to make of this recent rally.

What's juicing Bitcoin today?

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Of course, the sentiment discussion is a big deal when it comes to talking intraday price moves in Bitcoin or any other digital asset, for that matter. On that front, the overall sentiment index in the crypto sector has improved to 15/100. That's still indicative of "extreme fear" in the market, but it's a notable improvement from what we've seen over the past few weeks, when this metric was in single-digit territory.

There are several reasons why sentiment is improving, with market participants now appearing to look through various geopolitical engagements the Trump administration has pursued over the past two weeks. Wars and other economic policies continue to shift quickly, impacting the valuations of all risk assets. As the leading digital asset (a sector that's particularly sensitive to macroeconomic changes), it's been a rough ride for Bitcoin investors looking to accurately price uncertainty in today's market.

On the positive side of the ledger, a recent report citing core developments on the Bitcoin blockchain in 2025 appears to be providing something tangible for investors to latch onto. Additionally, strong ETF inflows noted in spot Bitcoin ETFs early this year do indicate that the institutional adoption narrative is far from dead.

Ultimately, we'll have to see how market participants look to position their portfolios for the remainder of 2026. Currently, the macro backdrop appears more uncertain than we've seen in some time. Thus, I'll be happily watching Bitcoin's price action from the sidelines for the time being.

Chris MacDonald has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

TLDR Kraken secured access to a Federal Reserve master account through Wyoming’s special-purpose depository institution framework. Senator Cynthia Lummis said the approval could advance Bitcoin adoption within traditional banking institutions. Kraken became the first digital asset firm to gain access to the Federal Reserve’s payment rails. Lummis stated that regulators can now apply safety and soundness standards to digital asset institutions like Kraken. Kraken has secured access to a Federal Reserve master account through Wyoming’s special-purpose depository institution framework. Senator Cynthia Lummis said the approval brings digital asset firms closer to traditional banking services. She stated that the decision could advance Bitcoin adoption within regulated financial institutions.

Kraken secures Fed Access Through Wyoming Framework Kraken became the first digital asset company to gain access to the Federal Reserve’s payment rails. The firm used Wyoming’s special-purpose depository institution structure to obtain approval. As a result, the company can now access certain Fed services under regulatory standards.

Lummis said the Federal Reserve recognized the importance of digital assets within the United States. She explained that regulators can now apply safety and soundness standards to firms like Kraken. “The Fed finally recognized the importance of this asset embedded in the US,” Lummis told CNBC.

She added that partial access to the Fed allows integration of the US dollar with digital assets. Therefore, Kraken can begin linking dollar-based services with crypto operations. Lummis said this step helps align digital asset institutions with federal oversight.

The senator predicted closer ties between banks and crypto companies. She said banks may acquire digital asset firms, and crypto companies may purchase banks. “In the future, you’re going to see banks buying digital asset companies,” she said.

She also described a model where banks offer both fiat and digital services. Customers could access US dollar accounts and Bitcoin services under one institution. Lummis said this shift would shape a 21st-century financial services structure.

Bitcoin Adoption and Proposed Crypto Tax Reform Lummis addressed her proposed tax reform during the interview. She introduced the measure in July to adjust capital gains treatment for small crypto payments. Lawmakers are now reviewing a $300 threshold for exempt transactions.

The proposed de minimis exemption would cover small purchases made with digital assets. Americans could spend Bitcoin on daily transactions without triggering capital gains taxes. Lummis said lawmakers aim to simplify crypto use as a payment method.

“The challenge is trying to figure out how you can use Bitcoin as a means of exchange without paying a capital gains tax on it,” she said. She chairs the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets. The subcommittee oversees legislative efforts related to crypto regulation.

Lummis also discussed ongoing negotiations over digital asset legislation. The House approved a version of the bill that seeks clearer regulatory standards. However, Senate discussions continue without a final agreement.

She said Republican members have accepted many Democratic proposals during negotiations. “We’ve given over 90 of the requests that the Democrats had of us to them,” Lummis said. Senate talks remain ongoing as lawmakers seek a consensus on the measure.

Key points:

Bitcoin’s strong recovery above $74,000, backed by solid inflows into the US spot Bitcoin ETFs, suggests the formation of a short-term bottom.

Several major altcoins are attempting to take part in the recovery by rising above their overhead resistance levels.

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls made a strong comeback on Wednesday by pushing the price to $73,800. A positive sign in favor of the bulls is that the recovery attempt is backed by buying in US spot BTC exchange-traded funds, which have seen $683.3 million in inflows this week per SoSoValue data.

Some analysts believe that BTC could be bottoming out. VanEck CEO Jan van Eck said on CNBC that BTC is in the fourth year of its four-year cycle, where it rises for three years and then plunges in the fourth year. He said that his firm believes BTC is close to a bottom and is expected to gradually start rising this year. 

Crypto market data daily view. Source: TradingViewIn a separate market update, 10x Research said that BTC did not plunge on risk-off headlines, indicating that the downside pressure might be reducing. However, the analysts said that BTC remains in a bear market, calling the bullish exposure “tactical rather than structural.”

Could BTC and select major altcoins build upon their recovery? Let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

Bitcoin price predictionBTC’s symmetrical triangle pattern resolved to the upside with a break above the resistance line, indicating solid buying by the bulls.

BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe BTC/USDT pair may reach the $74,508 level, where the sellers are expected to pose a substantial challenge. If the Bitcoin price turns down from $74,508 but rebounds off the 20-day exponential moving average ($68,871), it signals a positive sentiment. That increases the possibility of a rally to $84,000.

On the contrary, if the price turns down sharply from $74,508, it suggests that the bears are attempting to flip the level into resistance. A close below the 20-day EMA will tilt the advantage back in favor of the bears. 

Ether price predictionEther (ETH) is attempting to break above the stiff overhead resistance of $2,111, indicating aggressive buying by the bulls.

ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewA close above the $2,111 level clears the path for a rally to the 50-day simple moving average ($2,381). Sellers will again strive to halt the recovery at the 50-day SMA, as a break above it suggests that the corrective phase may be over.

This bullish view will be invalidated in the short term if the Ether price turns down sharply from $2,111 and nosedives below the $1,907 level. That indicates the ETH/USDT pair may extend its consolidation between $2,111 and $1,750 for a few more days.

BNB price predictionBNB (BNB) surged above the 20-day EMA ($636) on Wednesday, indicating that the bulls have overpowered the bears.

BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBuyers will attempt to build upon the momentum and clear the $670 obstacle. If they can pull it off, the BNB/USDT pair may rally to $730. Sellers are expected to defend the $730 level, as a close above it suggests the pair may have bottomed out in the near term. The BNB price may then march toward $790.

Contrarily, if the price turns down sharply from $670, it signals that the rallies are being sold into. That may retain the pair inside the $570 to $670 range for some more time.

XRP price predictionXRP (XRP) has been trading near the 20-day EMA ($1.42) for several days, indicating that the bulls have kept up the pressure.

XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewIf the price closes above the 20-day EMA, the XRP/USDT pair may ascend toward the downtrend line. Buyers will have to achieve a close above the downtrend line to signal a potential trend change.

Instead, if the XRP price turns down from the 50-day SMA ($1.60) or the downtrend line, it suggests that the bears remain sellers on rallies. That may retain the pair inside the channel for a few more days.

Solana price predictionSolana (SOL) has been consolidating between $76 and $95 for the past several days, indicating demand at lower levels.

SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe flattening 20-day EMA ($86) and the RSI just above the midpoint suggest the selling pressure is reducing. Buyers will attempt to strengthen their position by pushing the Solana price above the $95 level. If they manage to do that, the SOL/USDT pair may surge toward $117.

Sellers are likely to have other plans. They will attempt to defend the $95 level and keep the price inside the range for a while longer.

Dogecoin price predictionThe failure of the bulls to push Dogecoin (DOGE) above the 20-day EMA ($0.10) suggests that the bears continue to exert pressure.

DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThat increases the risk of a drop below the $0.09 support. If that happens, the DOGE/USDT pair may plunge to the Feb. 6 low of $0.08. This is a crucial level to watch out for, as a close below $0.08 may sink the pair to $0.06.

The first sign of strength will be a close above the 20-day EMA. The Dogecoin price may then march to the 50-day SMA ($0.11) and later to the stiff overhead resistance at $0.12.

Cardano price predictionCardano (ADA) turned down from the 20-day EMA ($0.27) on Tuesday, indicating that the bears continue to defend the level.

ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewA minor positive in favor of the bulls is that they have not given up much ground to the bears. That signals buying on every minor dip, increasing the likelihood of a break above the 20-day EMA. The ADA/USDT pair may then rise to the downtrend line of the descending channel pattern.

Buyers will have to push and maintain the Cardano price above the downtrend line to signal a potential short-term trend change. The pair may then climb to $0.43.

Bitcoin Cash price predictionSellers failed to sustain Bitcoin Cash (BCH) below the $443 level, indicating a lack of selling at lower levels.

BCH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bulls are attempting to start a relief rally, which is likely to face selling at the 20-day EMA ($495). If the Bitcoin Cash price turns down sharply from the 20-day EMA, it increases the risk of a break below the $443 support. If that happens, the BCH/USDT pair will complete a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern, starting a downward move to $375.

Buyers will have to achieve a close above the 50-day SMA ($539) to get back into the game. The pair may then climb to $600.

Hyperliquid price predictionHyperliquid (HYPE) bounced off the 20-day EMA ($30.16) on Wednesday, indicating that the bulls are buying on dips.

HYPE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bulls will attempt to push the Hyperliquid price to the $36.77 resistance, where the bears are expected to mount a strong defense. If the price turns down sharply from the overhead resistance, it suggests that the HYPE/USDT pair may range between $20.82 and $36.77 for some time.

Contrary to this assumption, if the bulls pierce the $36.77 resistance, it signals the start of a new up move. The pair may then rally to $43.50 and subsequently to $50.

Chainlink price predictionChainlink (LINK) has been clinging to the 20-day EMA ($8.96) for the past few days, indicating a tough battle between the bulls and the bears.

LINK/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe flattening 20-day EMA and the RSI near the midpoint suggest that the selling pressure is reducing. That improves the prospects of a rally to the 50-day SMA ($10.10) and then to the breakdown level of $10.94. Buyers are expected to face significant selling pressure in the $10.94 to $11.61 zone.

This positive view will be negated in the near term if the Chainlink price turns down and breaks below the $8 level. The LINK/USDT pair may then retest the Feb. 6 low of $7.15.

This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, Cointelegraph does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information in this article. This article may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Cointelegraph will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on this information.

Bitwise's spot XRP ETF has become the largest fund of its kind in the United States. 

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley confirmed the milestone earlier today on the X social media network. 

The fund, which is trading under the ticker $XRP, secured an impressive $10 million in weekly inflows to push it past its competitors.

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"Grateful to investors entrusting Bitwise to steward their assets," Bitwise said on social media. 

As reported by U.Today, Bitwise made a trailblazing move by filing for an XRP ETF back in October 2024. 

The current state of XRP ETFsThe broader American market for spot XRP exchange-traded funds is highly competitive and has reached significant financial milestones, currently boasting exactly $1 billion in total net assets. 

According to comprehensive market data from SoSoValu, the asset class has attracted a cumulative total net inflow of $1.25 billion since the funds began trading.

The race for the top spot remains incredibly tight across the major issuers. 

Bitwise currently leads the pack with $269.05 million in assets under management, but it is closely trailed by Canary's XRPC fund, which holds $262.17 million.

Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ secures the third position with $230.20 million in assets. 21Shares and Grayscale round out the top five issuers in the space, holding $166.96 million and $72.49 million, respectively.

The sector continues to see steady daily accumulation from investors with $7.53 million in total net inflows and nearly $39 million in total value traded on March 3.

TL;DR:

Large holders redistributed approximately 230 million ADA tokens over the past week. Analyst Ali Martinez highlights that this volume reflects a strategic portfolio adjustment within the ecosystem. Cardano’s price shows resilience, trading at $0.2704 with a slight daily recovery of 2.4%. Asset transfers have significantly increased in volume within the Cardano ecosystem. Recent data reveals that whale activity in Cardano has resulted in the redistribution of about 230 million ADA in just seven days.

Analysts are often drawn to these types of movements, as they imply changes in liquidity and short-term market sentiment. However, a redistribution does not always mean a direct sale; rather, it may involve internal portfolio adjustments.

Ali Martinez was the one who raised the alarm on March 3 via his X account. His report reveals that major market players are adjusting their exposure ahead of potential episodes of volatility.

Impact of Large Portfolio Repositioning on ADA It is worth noting that whale behavior often precedes general retail market reactions. Because these wallets control substantial liquidity, traders monitor their movements to identify signals of accumulation or distribution.

For the time being, the situation does not necessarily point to an automatic bearish or bullish scenario. Instead, it reflects a transition phase where large holders evaluate whether to take profits or rotate into new strategic positions.

Currently, the price of Cardano is nearing $0.2704, advancing 2.4% in the last 24 hours. Despite the losses accumulated over the past month, the network shows signs of constant activity that keep the community on alert.

In summary, if inflows to exchanges increase, selling pressure could intensify in the coming days. Conversely, if tokens return to cold wallets, we would be looking at a signal of confidence and long-term accumulation.

Bitcoin surged to a one-month high above the key psychological $73,000 level, shrugging off the risk-off sentiment that has held back U.S. stocks over the past week amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

CoinGecko data showed Bitcoin rising 7% on the day, pushing BTC/USD to its highest point in a month. The asset’s breakout above $73,000 after weeks of consolidation has revived bullish momentum among investors.

ETF Buying Spree Fuels Bitcoin’s Upside Push Bitcoin’s latest rally coincided with continued spot Bitcoin ETF inflows for a second consecutive session, even as tensions in the Middle East escalated, with Israel saying it has struck multiple security and command sites in and around Tehran, while Iranian forces have launched strikes on U.S. facilities.

On March 3, the 11 U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined $225.15 million in net inflows, following about $458 million the previous day, with no fund reporting net outflows on March 2, according to SoSoValue data. The inflows were led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which pulled in $322 million in net inflows on Tuesday alone. 

The turnaround comes after a rocky start to the year for spot Bitcoin ETFs. From mid-October—when Bitcoin began its slide—through late February, the funds saw roughly $9 billion in cumulative outflows.

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While the funds have suffered about $1.1 billion in net outflows for 2026, momentum has shifted in recent sessions. Since Feb. 24, investors have poured in approximately $1.7 billion, signaling a resurgent institutional investor risk appetite after a period of subdued activity.

While ETF inflows are beginning to rebound, overall market sentiment remains firmly negative. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is still lingering around 10, a level typically associated with “extreme fear.”

That said, geopolitical de-escalation could further bolster ETF inflows, while any further instability will likely drive volatility. Despite the heightened risks, the latest data still points to sustained institutional demand for exposure.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading around $73,760, according to CoinGecko. The premier cryptocurrency has risen more than 6.9% over the past week following the sudden surge, though it remains roughly 41.8% below its all-time high of $126,080 set on October 6, 2025.

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In the midst of a chaotic news cycle, the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:GLD) is trading at $468.24 as of Tuesday morning, down 1.37% over the past week, even as it sits 18.12% higher year-to-date. Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed retail investors toward gold, but the pullback over the past week raises a fair question: Is this a sustainable crisis premium, or fear-buying that’s already fading?

For the moment, the macro backdrop is pulling investors in two directions. The 10-year Treasury yield has fallen to 4.033%, its lowest point in 12 months, removing a key headwind for gold. Meanwhile, falling yields reduce the opportunity cost of holding a non-yielding asset like GLD, giving the crisis premium real structural support. At the same time, the dollar strengthened on March 2, with the USD/EUR pair closing at 0.85540 after an intraday spike to 0.85670, which historically pressures gold prices. That tug-of-war explains why GLD’s weekly dip hasn’t turned into a rout.

The VIX tells a story of moderate, not extreme, fear. At 21.44 and up 22.9% over the past month, it sits well below the 52.33 spike seen in April 2025. Gold’s Hormuz premium is being priced with measured anxiety, not blind panic-buying.

Reddit’s Gold Sentiment: From Celebration to “How Do I Actually Buy This?” Retail sentiment on Reddit peaked at 78 on February 23, when r/stocks was buzzing about gold’s eight-month winning streak and its historic divergence from the S&P 500. By March 3, that score had slipped to 47 to 68, reflecting a shift from celebration to consolidation. The most active thread this week is about the logistics of buying physical gold.

This infographic provides a detailed look at GLD’s current price and performance, along with a bullish social sentiment score, as of March 3, 2026. Key drivers for the sentiment include geopolitical tensions and falling 10-year treasury yields. How, what, and where to buy physical gold?
by u/[OP] in investing “How, what, and where to buy physical gold? With everything going on geopolitically, I’ve been thinking about adding some physical gold to my portfolio but have no idea where to start — coins vs bars, dealers vs mints, storage options. Any advice appreciated.” That post drew 133 comments, a sign that new retail participants are entering the trade rather than experienced holders adding to positions. The tone across r/investing and r/stocks is bullish but increasingly practical.

GLD’s One-Year Rally Suggests This Is More Than a Fear Dip It’s hard to ignore Gold’s 75% one-year gain and 190% five-year gain, which extend far beyond any single geopolitical event. The weekly pullback is real, but it’s occurring against falling real yields, rising oil, and an inflation index that has climbed from 319.7 to 326.5 over the past year. You also have to contend with WTI crude, which is up 9.32% over the past month, confirming that geopolitical risk is being priced across commodities broadly. The stronger dollar is a real counterweight, but with yields at 12-month lows, it hasn’t broken the trend. Whether Treasury yields continue their descent or reverse course will matter more than any single headline out of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all.

That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss.

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Our proprietary system currently recommends Construction Partners (ROAD - Free Report) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.

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Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this road and highway construction company a great growth pick right now.

Earnings GrowthArguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

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Cash Flow GrowthCash is the lifeblood of any business, but higher-than-average cash flow growth is more beneficial and important for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, high cash accumulation enables these companies to undertake new projects without raising expensive outside funds.

Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for Construction Partners is 67.8%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 3.7%.

While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 28% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 11.8%.

Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsSuperiority of a stock in terms of the metrics outlined above can be further validated by looking at the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is of course favorable here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for Construction Partners. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 1.9% over the past month.

Bottom LineConstruction Partners has not only earned a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above, but it also carries a Zacks Rank #2 because of the positive earnings estimate revisions.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

This combination indicates that Construction Partners is a potential outperformer and a solid choice for growth investors.

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.

In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end.

However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects.

Our proprietary system currently recommends Philip Morris (PM - Free Report) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.

Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).

While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this seller of Marlboro and other cigarette brands is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below:

Earnings GrowthEarnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. For growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is highly preferable, as it is often perceived as an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for Philip Morris is 4.8%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 12.1% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 8.3%.

Cash Flow GrowthWhile cash is the lifeblood of any business, higher-than-average cash flow growth is more important and beneficial for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, growth in cash flow enables these companies to expand their businesses without depending on expensive outside funds.

Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for Philip Morris is 14.6%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 11%.

While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 8.8% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 4.8%.

Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsBeyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for Philip Morris. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 1.5% over the past month.

Bottom LinePhilip Morris has not only earned a Growth Score of A based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above, but it also carries a Zacks Rank #2 because of the positive earnings estimate revisions.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

This combination positions Philip Morris well for outperformance, so growth investors may want to bet on it.