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Amsterdam, March 4, 2026

SBM Offshore announces that the agenda of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) and the invitation for shareholders to attend the AGM have now been published on the Company’s website.

The AGM will be held at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam (Stationsplein Zuid-West 951, 1117 CE Schiphol, the Netherlands) on Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 2.30 p.m. Central European Time.

Corporate Profile

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com.

Financial Calendar  DateYearAnnual General Meeting April 152026First Quarter 2026 Trading Update May 72026Half Year 2026 Earnings August 62026Third Quarter 2026 Trading Update November 122026Full Year 2026 Earnings February 182027 For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations

Wouter Holties
Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Manager

Media Relations

Giampaolo Arghittu
Head of External Relations

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This press release may contain inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

Disclaimer

Some of the statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements based on management’s current views, expectations and various assumptions regarding the financial and non-financial position of SBM Offshore N.V., anticipated developments and other factors, and involve known and unknown risks, dependencies and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or events to differ materially from those in such statements. These statements may be identified by words such as ‘expect’, ‘should’, ‘could’, ‘shall’ and / or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The principal risks which could affect the future operations of SBM Offshore N.V. are described in the ‘Impacts, Risks and Opportunities’ section of the 2025 Annual Report.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and performance of the Company’s business may vary materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements described in this release. SBM Offshore N.V. does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update any industry information or forward-looking statements set forth in this release to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise.

Data underpinning certain disclosures – particularly sustainability-related - may be subject to inherent limitations. These limitations include but are not limited to reliance on third party data providers whose data quality, completeness and integrity may differ; the use of estimates and assumptions where actual data is unavailable or incomplete; and dependencies on value chain partners for timely and accurate information provision. Methodologies, standards and regulatory requirements for measuring and reporting information—especially sustainability related information—continue to evolve. As a result, our measurement approaches and reported figures may be refined over time as more accurate, granular or standardised data becomes available. Accordingly, all data, and emissions data in particular, should be interpreted in light of these limitations and the ongoing maturation of sustainability reporting practices across our value chain.

This release contains certain alternative performance measures (APMs) as defined by the ESMA guidelines which are not defined under IFRS. Further information on these APMs is included in 2025 Annual Report, available on our website Annual Reports - SBM Offshore.

Nothing in this release shall be deemed an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V. directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. In this release “SBM Offshore” and “SBM” are sometimes used for convenience where references are made to SBM Offshore N.V. and its subsidiaries in general. These expressions are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular company or companies.

"SBM Offshore®", the SBM logomark, “Fast4Ward®”, and “F4W®” and “Imodco®” are proprietary marks owned by SBM Offshore.

Annual General Meeting announcement

, /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) ("SiriusXM") announced today the pricing terms of the previously announced cash tender offer (the "Offer") by its subsidiary, Sirius XM Radio LLC (the "Offeror"), to purchase any and all of the Offeror's outstanding 3.125% Senior Notes due 2026 (the "Notes"). The Offer is made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase and a related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, each dated February 26, 2026, which set forth the complete terms and conditions of the Offer.

Certain information regarding the Notes and the terms of the Offer is summarized in the table below.

Issuer

Title of Security

CUSIP
Numbers(2)

Principal
Amount
Outstanding

U.S. Treasury
Reference
Security

Reference Yield

Bloomberg
Reference Page

Fixed Spread
(basis points)

Purchase Price
per $1,000
Principal
Amount of
Notes

Sirius XM Radio
LLC 

3.125% Senior
Notes due 2026(1)

82967NBL1,
U82764AU2 and
82967NBN7

$1,000,000,000

0.750% U.S.
Treasury due
08/31/2026

4.242 %

FIT 3

+50 bps

$994.64

(1)

The Notes are currently callable at a redemption price of 100.000% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and mature on September 1, 2026.

(2)

No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP numbers listed in this press release or printed on the Notes. They are provided solely for the convenience of holders of the Notes.

The purchase price for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered (the "Purchase Price"), and not validly withdrawn, and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer was determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase by reference to the fixed spread specified above, plus the yield to maturity based on the bid-side price of the U.S. Treasury Reference Security specified above, as quoted on the Bloomberg Bond Trader FIT 3 series of pages at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on March 4, 2026, the date on which the Offer is currently scheduled to expire. The Purchase Price was calculated based on a yield to September 1, 2026, the maturity date of the Notes, as described in the Offer to Purchase.

In addition to the Purchase Price, holders whose Notes are purchased pursuant to the Offer will also receive accrued and unpaid interest thereon from the last interest payment date up to, but not including, the initial payment date for the Offer, which is expected to be March 5, 2026, assuming the Offer is not extended or earlier terminated. The payment date for any Notes tendered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures described in the Offer to Purchase is expected to be March 9, 2026, assuming the Offer is not extended or earlier terminated.

The Offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 4, 2026, unless extended or earlier terminated as described in the Offer to Purchase (such time and date, as they may be extended, the "Expiration Time"). Tendered Notes may be validly withdrawn at any time (i) prior to the earlier of (x) the Expiration Time and (y) if the Offer is extended, the tenth business day after commencement of the Offer, and (ii) after the 60th business day after the commencement of the Offer, if for any reason the Offer has not been consummated within 60 business days after commencement. Holders of Notes must validly tender and not validly withdraw their Notes (or comply with the procedures for guaranteed delivery) before the Expiration Time to be eligible to receive the consideration for their Notes. Guaranteed deliveries will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 6, 2026, unless the Expiration Time is extended.

There can be no assurance that any Notes will be purchased. The Offer is conditioned upon the satisfaction of certain conditions as set forth in the Offer to Purchase. The Offer is not conditioned on any minimum amount of Notes being tendered. The Offeror expects to pay for the Notes purchased in the Offer with the proceeds from the contemporaneous senior notes offering and cash on the balance sheet.

To the extent the Offer is completed but the Offeror purchases less than all of the Notes in the Offer, the Offeror intends to, on or shortly before or after the initial payment date for the Offer, (i) issue a notice of redemption to redeem, with a portion of the net proceeds from such senior notes offering together with cash on hand, if needed, any Notes that remain outstanding in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the Notes, (ii) satisfy and discharge its obligations under the Notes and the indenture governing the Notes by depositing with the trustee for the Notes, in trust, solely for the benefit of the holders of the Notes, money or U.S. government obligations, in such amounts as would be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on, the Notes to the redemption date or the maturity date, or (iii) pursue any combination of the foregoing. This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption or an offer to purchase the Notes not purchased in the Offer.

The Offer may be amended, extended, terminated or withdrawn in the Offeror's sole discretion. There is no assurance that the Offer will be subscribed for in any amount.

The Offeror has retained Citigroup Global Markets Inc. to serve as the exclusive dealer manager for the Offer and Kroll Issuer Services (US) to serve as the tender agent and information agent for the Offer. Questions regarding the terms of the Offer may be directed to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. by calling 800-558-3745 (toll-free) or 212-723-6106 (collect). Requests for documents should be directed to Kroll Issuer Services (US) by calling (347) 225-0431 (toll-free in the US and Canada) or (888) 507-6507 (international) or emailing [email protected]. Copies of the Offer to Purchase and Notice of Guaranteed Delivery are also available at the following web address: https://deals.is.kroll.com/SiriusXM. 

None of SiriusXM, the Offeror, the dealer manager, the depositary, the tender agent nor the information agent (or their respective affiliates, directors, employees, agents or attorneys) is acting for any holder, makes any recommendation (or has authorized any person to make such recommendation) to any holder whether to tender or refrain from tendering any or all such holder's Notes or will be responsible to any holder for providing any protections which would be afforded to its clients or for providing advice in relation to the Tender Offer. Holders are urged to carefully evaluate all information in the offer documents, consult their own investment, tax, accounting and legal advisors and make their own decisions whether to tender notes.

This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any notes or any other securities. In addition, this press release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities issued in connection with any contemporaneous notes offering, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Sirius XM Holdings Inc.

SiriusXM is a leading audio entertainment company in North America with a portfolio of audio businesses including its flagship subscription entertainment service SiriusXM; the ad-supported and premium music streaming services of Pandora; an expansive podcast network; and a suite of business and advertising solutions. Reaching a combined monthly audience of approximately 170 million listeners, SiriusXM offers a broad range of content for listeners everywhere they tune in with a diverse mix of live, on-demand, and curated programming across music, talk, news, and sports.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains "forward-looking statements." Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the expected timing of the senior notes offering and the Offer and the intended use of proceeds from the senior notes offering. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: Risks Relating to our Business and Operations: We face substantial competition, and that competition has increased over time; our SiriusXM service has suffered a loss of subscribers, and our Pandora ad-supported service has similarly experienced a loss of monthly active users; if our efforts to attract and retain subscribers and listeners, or convert listeners into subscribers, are not successful, our business will be adversely affected; we engage in extensive marketing efforts and the continued effectiveness of those efforts is an important part of our business; we rely on third parties for the operation of our business, and the failure of third parties to perform could adversely affect our business; failure to successfully monetize and generate revenues from podcasts and other non-music content could adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition; we may not realize the benefits of acquisitions or other strategic investments and initiatives; and the impact of economic conditions may adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition. Risks Relating to our SiriusXM Business: Changing consumer behavior and new technologies relating to our satellite radio business may reduce our subscribers and may cause our subscribers to purchase fewer services from us or to cancel our services altogether, resulting in less revenue to us; a substantial number of our SiriusXM service subscribers periodically cancel their subscriptions and we cannot predict how successful we will be at retaining customers; our ability to profitably attract and retain subscribers to our SiriusXM service is uncertain; our business depends in part upon the auto industry; failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; and our SiriusXM service may experience harmful interference from wireless operations. Risks Relating to our Pandora and Off-platform Business: Our Pandora and Off-platform business generates a significant portion of its revenues from advertising, and reduced spending by advertisers could harm our business; emerging industry trends may adversely impact our ability to generate revenue from advertising; our failure to convince advertisers of the benefits of our Pandora ad-supported service could harm our business; if we are unable to maintain our advertising revenue, our results of operations will be adversely affected; changes to mobile operating systems and browsers may hinder our ability to sell advertising and market our services; and if we fail to accurately predict and play music, comedy or other content that our Pandora listeners enjoy, we may fail to retain existing and attract new listeners. Risks Relating to Laws and Governmental Regulations: Privacy and data security laws and regulations may hinder our ability to market our services, sell advertising and impose legal liabilities; consumer protection laws and our failure to comply with them could damage our business; failure to comply with FCC requirements could damage our business; we may face lawsuits, incur liability or suffer reputational harm as a result of content published or made available through our services; and increasing interest and expectations regarding sustainable business practices by our various stakeholders and related reporting obligations may expose us to potential liabilities, increased costs, reputational harm, and other adverse effects. Risks Associated with Data and Cybersecurity and the Protection of Consumer Information: If we fail to protect the security of personal information about our customers, we could be subject to costly government enforcement actions and private litigation and our reputation could suffer; we use artificial intelligence in our business, and challenges with properly managing its use could result in reputational harm, competitive harm, and legal liability and adversely affect our results of operations; and interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems could impair the delivery of our service and harm our business. Risks Associated with Certain Intellectual Property Rights: Rapid technological and industry changes and new entrants could adversely impact our services; the market for music rights is changing and is subject to significant uncertainties; our Pandora services depend upon maintaining complex licenses with copyright owners, and these licenses contain onerous terms; failure to protect our intellectual property or actions by third parties to enforce their intellectual property rights could substantially harm our business and operating results; and some of our services and technologies use "open source" software, which may restrict how we use or distribute our services or require that we release the source code subject to those licenses. Risks Related to our Capital Structure: While we currently pay a quarterly cash dividend to holders of our common stock, we may change our dividend policy at any time; our holding company structure could restrict access to funds of our subsidiaries that may be needed to pay third party obligations; we have significant indebtedness, and our subsidiaries' debt contains certain covenants that restrict their operations; and our ability to incur additional indebtedness to fund our operations could be limited, which could negatively impact our operations. Other Operational Risks: If we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel, our business could be harmed; our facilities could be damaged by natural catastrophes or terrorist activities; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation could have an adverse impact on our operations and financial condition; we may be exposed to liabilities that other entertainment service providers would not customarily be subject to; and our business and prospects depend on the strength of our brands.

Additional factors that could cause material differences from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

Source: SiriusXM

Investor Contact: 
[email protected] 

Media Contact:
Maggie Mitchell
[email protected] 

SOURCE Sirius XM Holdings Inc.

MetLife, Inc. (MET) 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference March 4, 2026 10:25 AM EST

Company Participants

Ramy Tadros - Regional President of U.S. Business & Head of MetLife Holdings

Conference Call Participants

Wilma Jackson Burdis - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division

Presentation

Wilma Jackson Burdis
Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division

Good afternoon, everyone. We're here with Ramy Tadros, President of U.S. Business. And Ramy, if you could discuss the businesses that you run, they generate 60% of MetLife's adjusted earnings. Could you start by giving us a brief overview?

Ramy Tadros
Regional President of U.S. Business & Head of MetLife Holdings

Sure. Sure. Thank you, Wilma, and great to be here today. So at the highest level, you've got the Group Benefits business and the Retirement and Income Solutions business, which make up the bulk of that 60%. Think of those as businesses where we see secular tailwinds that are going to drive growth for years to come and businesses where we have distinct competitive advantages that would allow us to kind of achieve that growth at good margins.

So I'll give you just a more flavor on that. So Group Benefits, arguably the most attractive segment of the life insurance market today, it's a business that's characterized by high ROE, rational competitive environment. And within that segment, we are the largest player in the market. We generated about $25 billion worth of premium last year, which makes us 3x the size of our next competitor. We have the broadest product portfolio in that business, and we are a market leader in every single product that we operate in, either #1 or #2.

And Group Benefits generated about 25% of MetLife's earnings. Retirement and Income Solution, this is an institutional retirement platform spanning the U.S. and the

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Ventas, Inc. (VTR) 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference March 4, 2026 10:25 AM EST

Company Participants

Debra Cafaro - Chairman & CEO
J. Hutchens - Executive VP of Senior Housing & Chief Investment Officer

Presentation

Unknown Analyst

Join us for the presentation of Ventas. I'm Dave Rogers, one of the senior REIT analyst here with Raymond James. Thanks for joining us. With me today, I'm excited to announce that the management team of Ventas is here, Chairwoman and CEO, Debra Cafaro, is here; Justin Hutchens, who is EVP of Operations and Senior Housing, and I have it written down here, but let me go back, EVP of Senior Housing and Chief Investment Officer, that's the one I was forgetting and then BJ Grant, SVP of Investor Relations. So thanks for being here, and we'll get started.

Debbie, I'm going to turn it over to you really to introduce Ventas and maybe even more than just an introduction of the company, wrap it into what's the value and kind of opportunity with Ventas today?

Debra Cafaro
Chairman & CEO

Okay. Well, thanks so much for being here. Thanks for hosting us. Ventas is an S&P 500 company focused on the megatrend of longevity. We serve a large and growing aging population, principally through the growth engine of senior housing. We've delivered 19% annual return since the year 2000. And we really are excited about everything that we've accomplished, particularly in the last several years since Justin has been here, and more importantly, looking forward over the next decade.

There are 3 key things that we really want to talk about. So one is the macro tailwinds of secular demand and limited supply that underpin the excitement we feel about the next decade. The second is really the machine that we've built

ERLANGER, Ky., March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has announced its continued partnership with Humana, one of the nation’s leading health and well-being companies. The relationship builds on Humana’s long-standing commitment to supporting veterans and expands its investment in organizations that provide critical programs and services for veterans and their families.

Humana works to help people achieve their best health by partnering with communities, veterans service organizations, providers and clinicians to address challenges such as hunger, homelessness, financial strain, transportation barriers and loneliness—all factors that can impact veteran well-being. The company is committed to ensuring veterans and their families—regardless of age, race or gender—have access to the care they need, including those from both urban and rural communities.

“Humana is honored to continue our meaningful relationship with DAV and remains dedicated to supporting and advocating for the veteran community,” said Cara Brown, Humana’s Director of Key Relationships. “DAV’s unwavering dedication to improving the lives of those who served aligns deeply with our values. Together we’re expanding the resources, access, and care veterans deserve. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished and energized by what we will continue to build alongside DAV in the years ahead.”

“DAV is honored and delighted to renew our partnership with such a prominent health care leader as Humana,” said DAV CEO and National Adjutant Barry Jesinoski. “This is the sixth consecutive year that they have chosen to invest in our mission and provide quality resources to those we serve.”

DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives by ensuring access to earned benefits and services. Each year, DAV assists more than 1 million veterans and their families in accessing benefits such as health care, disability compensation, employment resources and transportation.

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About DAV
DAV is dedicated to ensuring our promise is kept to America’s veterans. DAV does this by helping veterans and their families access the full range of benefits available to them, fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill, providing employment resources to veterans and their families, offering programs and services to empower them, and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. A nonprofit organization with nearly 1 million members, DAV was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. Learn more at DAV.org.

About Humana
Humana (NYSE:HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com. 

AvePoint delivered Q4 2025 results above expectations, but its growth rate is decelerating and 2026 will see increased marketing spend, likely pressuring EPS. AVPT operates in a robust, compliance-driven data management market, with durable mid-20% revenue growth and solid cash flow. Despite AI disruption fears, AVPT's core infrastructure and governance focus reduce vulnerability, though the GenAI narrative continues to weigh on valuation.

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Dog-themed cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE) celebrated a historic first at a Nasdaq Bell Ringing event. Made possible by the Dogecoin community, the first dog was featured at a Nasdaq bell ringing event. Kimchi, a Shiba Inu, became the first dog ever to ring the bell.

In a recent tweet, House of Doge, Dogecoin's official corporate arm, flashed back to the Nasdaq bell ringing for 21shares' Dogecoin ETF (TDOG), held on Feb. 18, highlighting it as one to remember, thanks to the Dogecoin community.

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Kimchi, a Shiba Inu dog owned by the winner of the "ChooseMyShibe" campaign launched by House of Doge on X, made history by becoming the first dog ever to appear at a NASDAQ bell ringing event.

The community campaign generated significant global engagement, surpassing 1.2 million impressions on X alone.

On February 18th the @dogecoin community made our NASDAQ bell ringing for the @21shares_us Dogecoin ETF $TDOG one to remember. Thanks to the shibes, Kimchi made history as the first dog to ever appear at a NASDAQ bell ringing event.

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— House of Doge (@houseofdoge) March 4, 2026 The event, House of Doge says, highlights how Dogecoin continues to evolve from internet culture into a widely recognized financial and cultural brand. By combining institutional investment products with grassroots community engagement, Dogecoin is introduced to broader audiences globally.

Dogecoin priceDogecoin rose nearly 9% as major cryptocurrencies turned green on Wednesday. Crypto markets rebounded on Wednesday, recovering from a prior sell-off during the week.

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Dogecoin rose to $0.0962, from a prior day low of $0.087. At press time, the dog coin was trading at $0.0952, but down 5.76% weekly.

Open interest rose in tandem with the broader crypto market advance. According to Maartunn, a community analyst at CryptoQuant, open interest for Bitcoin and major altcoins rose significantly in recent hours, indicating higher leverage. This leverage surge might foreshadow bigger moves, according to Maartunn.

In an earlier tweet, the crypto analyst highlighted Dogecoin as one asset to watch amid its rising open interest. "If you’re trading Dogecoin right now, keep an eye on it," Maartunn wrote, highlighting a 10% surge in open interest.

Dogecoin has broadly stayed in sideways trading between $0.079 and $0.117 since February. A break in either direction might suggest the next move for Dogecoin.

Institutional adoption of Bitcoin proxy stocks continues to accelerate at a breakneck pace.

According to a recent filing, legacy wealth manager Rockefeller Capital Management, which oversees a massive $198 billion in assets, has aggressively expanded its position in the Bitcoin treasury company Strategy Inc. (MSTR).

The firm increased its holdings by a rather impressive 146%. It currently holds a total of 198,283 shares. This position is worth approximately $28 million at press time.

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The shares of Strategy surged over 9% today, mirroring the ongoing Bitcoin rally. 

The leading cryptocurrency is up by nearly 8%. It is currently on track to reclaim the $73,000 level. 

Institutional FOMO Rockefeller is far from the only major player heavily accumulating MSTR. Over the past two weeks, a flurry of institutional filings and market data have highlighted an intense wave of interest in the Bitcoin treasury firm:

In late February, Europe's largest asset manager with $2.8 trillion under management disclosed a massive 373% increase in its MSTR position. 

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Amundi bought an additional 3.77 million shares, bringing its total holdings to a staggering 4.79 million shares ($641 million). 

A day prior, South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS), the world's third-largest pension fund, boosted its position by 20% to 614,409 shares ($83.2 million).

On March 2, Strategy announced a 25 basis point dividend increase on its perpetual preferred stock, Stretch ($STRC), bringing the yield to 11.5%.

The momentum has even caught the attention of high-net-worth executives. Former Sotheby's CEO Tad Smith publicly noted on February 27 that he is "torn between selling $STRC to buy more $STRK and $MSTR right now."

Bitcoin (BTC) demonstrated resilience on Wednesday, holding steady above the $70,000 mark following a turbulent week in the broader crypto market.

Notably, the world’s largest cryptocurrency gained nearly 10% over the past seven days, signaling a cautious recovery after a brief downturn that had left investors wary.

Meanwhile, popular analytics firm Santiment highlighted that Bitcoin is on the verge of surpassing 20,000 wallets holding at least 100 BTC each.

With each wallet representing a minimum of $7.3 million in BTC at current prices, these holdings are typically associated with high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and long-term holders.

Santiment’s analysis suggests that the rise in these “whale” wallets is occurring in a nuanced manner. 

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Elsewhere, while the overall percentage of Bitcoin supply controlled by these top stakeholders has not dramatically increased, the growing number of large wallets points to a broader distribution among strong hands, rather than concentration in a few entities.

Historically, phases of rising whale activity have coincided with accumulation periods that eventually underpin price recoveries. 

According to the analyst, the market is slowly transitioning wealth from smaller retail holders to more sophisticated investors who are better positioned to weather volatility.

“This pattern of accumulation often precedes bullish recoveries as retail traders continue to take profits or panic sell, larger wallets absorb these coins, laying the groundwork for a more stable upward trajectory,” he noted.

The firm emphasizes that while this accumulation points to consolidation at the top, it does not necessarily reflect decentralization at the smaller wallet level.

Nevertheless, the shift highlights a market increasingly dominated by strong hands, which can mitigate the impact of short-term retail-driven volatility.

Additionally, popular analyst Ali Charts provided a technical perspective on Bitcoin’s near-term outlook.

“Above $68,160, the next key resistance levels for Bitcoin $BTC are $83,307 and $84,569,” he said.

The pundit indicated that surpassing the $68,160 threshold could trigger further gains and a breakout from the current consolidation zone.

According to his analysis, historical trends suggest that breaking such resistance levels often encourages accelerated accumulation from institutional and high-net-worth investors.

Furthermore, analyst Ted pointed out that BTC recently returned to the $67,000 level amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which typically weigh on risk-on assets.

The analyst suggested that holding the $66,000 zone is critical for maintaining upward momentum, with the potential for a rally toward the $72,000–$74,000 range if support remains intact.

At press time, BTC was trading at $73,026, reflecting a 7.95% boom in the past 24 hours.

Cardano Risks a 31% Drop as Whales Dump 210 Million ADA Prefer us on Google

Cardano faces selling pressure from whales, with 210 million ADA sold, risking 31% drop.Charles Hoskinson supports GENIUS Act, but weak investor sentiment keeps ADA under pressure.ADA struggles to break $0.28 resistance, bearish flag pattern suggests drop to $0.17 support.Cardano (ADA) has been facing a prolonged period of lackluster price action. The altcoin’s price continues to struggle, as investor support dwindles and the cryptocurrency fails to recover. 

Now, the question is: will ADA drop by another 31%?

Hoskinson Supports GENIUS ActCharles Hoskinson has recently rallied for the approval of the GENIUS Act, backing former President Trump’s remarks on banks threatening the act. Hoskinson expressed his agreement with Trump, which could signal the support that ADA needs to bounce back. 

“I agree with the President. The banks amended the bill 137 times. They have to stop messing with it and trying to shut down the industry,” Hoskinson stated.

However, investor sentiment remains weak, with whales leading the selling pressure. Over the past week, approximately 210 million ADA, worth over $56.7 million, were sold off. As the whales continue to exit, the market sentiment remains largely negative, further compounding ADA’s struggles.

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Cardano Whale Holding. Source: SantimentThis growing bearish sentiment among investors, particularly large holders, highlights the challenges ADA faces in maintaining any substantial recovery. Despite Hoskinson’s advocacy, ADA’s price remains under pressure, and the confidence of investors continues to wane.

Cardano STHs Have The SayThe macro momentum for Cardano is also less than favorable. The MVRV Long/Short Difference, which measures the profitability of long-term holders (LTHs) versus short-term holders (STHs), has remained deep in the negative zone.

This signals that STHs, who dominate the market, are in profit, while LTHs are struggling. The lack of a sharp recovery and low buying interest has allowed short-term holders to control the market. These investors tend to sell at the first sign of profits, further exacerbating ADA’s price struggles.

Cardano MVRV Long/Short Difference. Source: SantimentAs the selling pressure from STHs increases, ADA faces heightened volatility. The lack of sustained buying from long-term investors means Cardano may struggle to see any meaningful price recovery in the short term.

ADA Price Decline AheadCardano’s price is currently at $0.27, sitting just below the $0.28 resistance level. The altcoin has formed a bearish flag pattern, signaling a potential 31.75% drop to the $0.17 support level. If ADA fails to break above the resistance and instead continues to fall, it could face significant losses.

The negative market sentiment, combined with the current price action, suggests that a drop below the $0.25 support level would trigger further bearish momentum. A loss of the $0.22 support would validate the bearish flag pattern, with ADA potentially falling to $0.19, exposing the cryptocurrency to the $0.17 level.

Cardano Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewHowever, if Cardano gains social support or if macro conditions improve, there is a possibility that ADA could bounce off the $0.25 support and rise to $0.31. Breaching the $0.31 level would invalidate the bearish thesis and potentially signal a reversal toward higher levels for the altcoin.

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The XRP downside pressure has intensified, and is now moving beyond its price dynamics into on-chain activity. Following a prolonged period of downward performance, key areas such as Open Interest have heavily turned bearish, experiencing a steady drop over the past few days.

Market Turbulence Triggers XRP Open Interest Meltdown With the price of XRP struggling with volatility, its derivatives market has sharply flipped into negative territory, reflecting the intensity of the current market condition. A report from Xaif Crypto, a market expert and investor, outlines a massive drop in Open Interest (OI) since the beginning of this year.

The chart shows that XRP has seen a startling 70% decline in open interest across key derivatives platforms due to a violent wave of volatility. In just a few days, a large amount of speculative exposure was wiped out, and investors were forced out of positions in what had been a highly leveraged market.

Over the past 5 months, the multi-exchange open interest fell from $660 million to $203 million. This sharp contraction signals a potential market structure reset in the short term. Within the same period, over $457 million in leverage has been wiped out of the market, accompanied by a drop in the token’s price from $3 to $1.35.

Source: Chart from Xaif Crypto on X According to Xaif Crypto, this dramatic deleveraging event is not fresh shorts. Rather, it is an indication of liquidations, triggered by forced exits and resets. With this development, XRP is now at a crucial juncture where real demand will drive the next stage rather than leverage. However, it is worth noting that the last time the open interest reached this level of compression, the altcoin experienced a move that led to the formation of a major bottom. Currently, the market lacks leverage and awaits the wave of fresh capital.

Even with the ongoing bearishness of XRP, the token remains one of the best-performing altcoins. This cycle’s altcoin volume during the accumulation phase already surpasses the bottom of the entire previous cycle after experiencing a persistent multiple green walls and yellow trends.

At the forefront of this charge is XRP, and other alts beneath the token are coiling harder than ever. When compared to the last cycle, this is the main event, which could play a role in shaping the next price direction.

Realized Volatility At A Record Level Following an analysis of the XRP Realized Volatility metric, Xaif Crypto reveals that the altcoin has entered a new phase of turbulence. Data shows that realized volatility is on the rise, surging to its highest level in the past year. In the 30-day indicator, the chart is positioned at level 1.16, demonstrating increased uncertainty and aggressive repositioning by investors in the futures and spot markets.

Historically, these kinds of volatility spikes have preceded big moves upward or downward. However, when the indicator last reached this level, it led to a major price move for the altcoin, which suggests that the recent calm may be over and raises the possibility of a rally in the near future.

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Cardano founder & early Ether contributor Charles Hoskinson sounds the alarm over the latest version of the US Clarity Act.

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Cardano founder and early Ethereum contributor Charles Hoskinson has turned sharply against the latest version of the US crypto market structure “Clarity Act,” calling it a “horrific trash bill” that could entrench the Securities and Exchange Commission’s power and choke off future American crypto projects.

His comments come as the legislation inches closer to passage in Congress and industry lobbyists scramble over last‑minute compromises.

Everything Starts as a Security: Hoskinson’s Core ObjectionHoskinson’s main attack centers on one design choice: under the current draft, “all new cryptocurrency projects” would reportedly be treated as securities by default.

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Legacy networks such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Cardano are likely to be grandfathered in, he says, but “everybody else starts as a security.”

That starting point, combined with heavy rule-making discretion, is what he calls a “wet dream” for an adversarial SEC.

Cardano Founder: "I guess we just have to pass a horrific, trash bill that makes all #crypto a security by default."

Charles Hoskinson warns do not pass the CLARITY ACT. pic.twitter.com/xsRKMoRI85

— Altcoin Daily (@AltcoinDaily) March 3, 2026 He argues that security status blocks early liquidity, makes it hard to “broaden the ownership of the token,” and undermines basic token‑economics: “As a security, there is no token go up. So how do you get people to invest in your ecosystem and build in your ecosystem?”

Hoskinson also highlights what he describes as “numerous procedural attack vectors to keep you as a security forever,” comparing the potential outcome to New York’s BitLicense regime and FDA‑style regulatory gridlock.

Developer protections, he says, were “stripped out” after more than a hundred amendments, leaving the bill vulnerable to “Tornado Cash plus plus”‑type crackdowns.

Banks, Stablecoin Yield & a Super-Split Crypto IndustryWhile crypto advocates and the White House have pushed to resolve remaining disputes, one issue has stalled progress: yield on stablecoins. A White House crypto advisor says “crypto to their credit has made considerable strides” toward compromise and now “it’s time for the banks to reciprocate.”

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, rejects that premise.

In an interview cited in the video, he argues that stablecoin “rewards” are effectively interest and should be treated as banking activity: “You want to be a bank, become a bank.” He insists that if platforms hold balances and pay yield, they should face full bank regulation, including capital, liquidity, FDIC insurance, and community obligations.

Hoskinson points out that under the current design, even large players may lose: “Armstrong can’t even get his yield‑bearing stablecoins,” he notes, arguing that neither centralized exchanges nor DeFi protocols like Uniswap or prediction markets meaningfully benefit under the bill’s present language.

What Passage Of Clarity Act Means For Crypto InvestorsThe host stresses that this is not a fringe policy skirmish but the framework likely to “define the next decade for crypto in the United States.”

If the bill passes largely unchanged, banks are expected to “fully be able to get into the crypto industry,” collapsing today’s separation between traditional finance and digital assets into a single “digital assets industry.”

Supporters of compromise frame it as a starting point that can be amended later.

I agree with the President. The banks amended the bill 137 times. They have to stop messing with it and trying to shut down the industry pic.twitter.com/F7xLu3Mk86

— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) March 4, 2026 Hoskinson counters that if that’s true, “why is there such a rush to pass it?” His broader fear is that once the SEC is armed with clear statutory authority and default‑security treatment, the US may get regulatory certainty at the cost of domestic innovation and new on‑chain experiments.

For investors, the stakes run beyond short‑term price moves in Bitcoin or stablecoins.

The final shape of this bill could determine where the next generation of protocols are launched, how easily tokens achieve liquidity, and whether US‑based DeFi and Web3 development remains viable — or is pushed offshore.

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According to Hoskinson, networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Cardano are likely to be grandfathered in, with the harshest impact falling on new projects.

What is the biggest unresolved fight?

The video highlights stablecoin yield as the key sticking point, with banks resisting any arrangement that lets non‑banks pay interest‑like rewards on balances.

Is there anything in the bill for DeFi?

Hoskinson claims “there’s nothing in this for DeFi,” naming Uniswap and prediction markets as examples that gain little from the current draft.

Could the bill still change?

Yes. The legislation is still moving through committee markups, and both industry and banking lobbyists are pressing for last‑minute adjustments before any final vote.

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Aster price is forming a potential inverse head and shoulders pattern, signaling a possible trend reversal. A confirmed breakout above $0.79 could trigger a bullish rally toward the $1.06 resistance target.

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Inverse head and shoulders pattern forming $0.79 neckline key breakout level Breakout target projected near $1.06 Aster’s (ASTER) recent price action is beginning to show early signs of a structural reversal as a classic technical pattern emerges on the chart. After a prolonged corrective phase, the formation of an inverse head and shoulders pattern suggests that bullish momentum may be building beneath key resistance.

Aster price key technical points Bullish Reversal Pattern: Inverse head and shoulders formation developing Neckline Resistance: $0.79 acts as the key breakout level Technical Target: Breakout projects a move toward $1.06 resistance ASTERUSDT (4H) Chart, Source: TradingView Aster’s current price structure closely resembles a classic inverse head and shoulders pattern, one of the most widely recognized bullish reversal formations in technical analysis. The chart shows a clear left shoulder, followed by a deeper head, and a developing right shoulder, indicating that selling pressure may gradually be weakening.

The defining feature of this formation is the neckline resistance, which in this case sits near the $0.79 level. Historically, this region has acted as a strong barrier for price action. Previous attempts to break above this zone resulted in bearish reactions, highlighting the presence of significant supply at this level.

However, repeated tests of resistance often weaken selling pressure over time. Each time the market approaches the neckline, sellers must absorb additional buying demand. Eventually, this process can lead to a decisive breakout if buying pressure becomes strong enough to overwhelm supply.

For the inverse head and shoulders pattern to activate, Aster must break and close above the $0.79 neckline. Confirmation of the breakout would indicate that buyers have regained control of market structure, potentially triggering a new bullish expansion phase.

Once confirmed, the technical target for the pattern sits near $1.06. This projection is calculated by measuring the distance from the head to the neckline and extending that range above the breakout point. Interestingly, this level also aligns with the next high timeframe resistance zone, adding further technical significance to the target.

Volume will play a crucial role in determining whether the breakout can succeed. Bullish continuation patterns typically require a noticeable increase in trading volume to confirm that market participation is expanding. Without strong volume support, breakouts can often fail and revert back into consolidation.

At the moment, the pattern remains unconfirmed, as price is still trading slightly below the neckline resistance. Until the $0.79 level is reclaimed on a closing basis, the inverse head and shoulders formation remains a developing setup rather than an activated signal.

From a market structure perspective, this consolidation beneath resistance may actually strengthen the potential breakout scenario. Prolonged compression below key levels often builds liquidity, which can lead to sharp expansion once the market resolves directionally.

If the breakout occurs with strong momentum, the path toward $1.06 could open quickly as short sellers are forced to cover positions and buyers chase the move higher.

What to expect in the coming price action Aster is approaching a critical technical inflection point at $0.79. A confirmed breakout above this neckline with strong volume would activate the inverse head and shoulders pattern and project a rally toward the $1.06 resistance zone.

However, failure to break this level could keep price consolidating below resistance until sufficient momentum builds for a decisive move.

The Sui Foundation has introduced USDsui, a native stablecoin built to power digital payments and decentralized finance across the Sui network.

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Sui Foundation and Bridge launched USDsui on mainnet on March 4, 2026. The stablecoin is issued through Stripe’s infrastructure and supports DeFi and cross-border payments. Sui processed over $111B in stablecoin transfers in January 2026, supporting large-scale adoption. The token went live on mainnet on March 4, 2026. USDsui is issued through Bridge, a subsidiary of Stripe, using its Open Issuance platform.

The platform offers robust enterprise controls and built-in compliance features, enabling institutions to gain better oversight. At launch, several popular decentralized finance apps and Sui (SUI) wallets were integrated with USDsui, making it easily accessible.

Built for high-volume payments USDsui was designed for speed and efficiency, so transactions settle quickly with low, predictable fees. Companies and developers can access on-chain liquidity directly, which helps them build scalable financial and payment tools.

Sui Dollar is now live.

Issued by @Stablecoin, a @Stripe company, Sui Dollar (USDsui) is a native digital dollar built for scalable finance and global payments.

Enterprise-grade issuance. Compliance-ready rails. Onchain liquidity meets real-world payment utility.

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— Sui (@SuiNetwork) March 4, 2026 Transactions are kept within the Sui network, which is expected to simplify peer-to-peer payments, cross-border transfers, and remittances. Users can move value natively within the ecosystem instead of relying on third-party stablecoins.

Sui has been making waves due to its scalability and speed. In January 2026 alone, the network handled over $111 billion in stablecoin transactions, indicating the growing demand for a reliable payment system on Sui.

Meanwhile, Bridge’s issuance framework is streamlining the launch of compliant digital assets. This approach allows stablecoins to go live faster while still adhering to established regulatory guidelines.

Growing adoption in DeFi and institutions Momentum around USDsui is building. Across several prominent DeFi protocols on Sui, the stablecoin is now live for lending, trading, and liquidity provision. To jumpstart activity, several platforms have introduced incentive programs designed to attract early users and deepen liquidity.

Sui has also attracted more institutional interest. Products connected to the network have been introduced by investment firms such as Bitwise Asset Management, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale Investments, and VanEck. Traditional investor access was further expanded when U.S.-listed Sui staking ETFs started trading in February 2026.

With steady network growth, institutional-grade infrastructure, and rising investor participation, USDsui is positioned to play a central role in payments and settlement on Sui. Over time, it may serve as a bridge between traditional finance and on-chain markets.

Financial services giant Morgan Stanley selected Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon, a global financial services company, and crypto exchange Coinbase as custodians for its Bitcoin Trust Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday.

The custodians will hold all of the fund’s Bitcoin (BTC) in cold storage, or offline methods of storing Bitcoin private keys, with a “portion” of the BTC moving to hot wallets connected to the internet at times for creation and redemption purposes, according to the SEC filing for Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust. The filing said:

“The Bitcoin custodians are chartered as a New York state bank, in the case of BNY, and as a New York state limited liability trust company, in the case of Coinbase custodian. The Bitcoin custodians provide custody and trade execution services for digital assets.”   Morgan Stanley’s S-1 registration form for the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust. Source: SECMorgan Stanley filed SEC applications for spot BTC and SOL (SOL) ETFs in January. Both funds are passive investment vehicles that hold and track the prices of the underlying crypto assets.

The ETF reflects growing institutional adoption of crypto even amid a marketwide downturn that has left BTC down by about 42% from its all-time high of about $126,000. In recent days, BTF ETF flows have flipped, with BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF’s $322 million in inflows logged on Tuesday offsetting outflows from rival funds including Fidelity and Grayscale.

The inflows bring this week’s total to $683.3 million, following $787.3 million in inflows last week — the first positive week after five consecutive weeks of outflows totaling nearly $4 billion.

ETF will give Morgan Stanley crypto clout, even if it isn’t a “blockbuster” hitComing about two years after Bitcoin ETFs first debuted on US markets, the new fund will establish Morgan Stanley’s foothold in crypto and benefit the company even if it does not perform on par with heavyweights like BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, according to Jeff Park, advisor to asset management company BitWise.

On the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call in January, chairman and CEO Ted Pick told analysts that the Wall Street bank was “ well positioned now in the crypto and tokenized asset space,” adding that ”there is a lot for us to do there.”

Launching an ETF cements the company’s footprint in the crypto sector, while also giving it access to top talent from the crypto industry to build out other projects like tokenized real-world asset (RWA) trading, Park said.

Conversely, the launch of a Bitcoin ETF from a major financial services company is also “bullish” for the sector, because it signals there is still a lot of “untapped” interest in digital assets, he added.

“It means the market is much bigger than even crypto professionals anticipated, especially to reach new customers,” he said.

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Morgan Stanley's updated S-1 filing named Coinbase and BNY as custodians for its proposed bitcoin exchange-traded product.

Elon Musk, the Tesla billionaire who bought Twitter and rebranded it X, has teased the long-awaited X Money—something that has powered bitcoin price predictions in recent years.

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The bitcoin price has rocketed over the last week, climbing more than 10% since dropping sharply as the U.S. launched strikes on Iran over the weekend.

Now, as he quietly revives a Covid-era crypto plan, Musk has said X Money “will be big,” sharing details that include “crypto integration,” and calling it a financial “game-changer.”

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Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has said X Money "will be big"—with some predicting it will push the bitcoin price higher.

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"This will be big," Musk posted to X, sharing a post from a Tesla fan account that said “people truly understand what’s about to happen with X Money.”

The post shared by Musk called X Money “a once-in-a-generation opportunity,” that will include, “high-yield savings," and said users will be able to "invest, get loans, have money market accounts, maybe even treasury access, cool Smart Cashtags that let you see live stock prices in your timeline and execute trades seamlessly, crypto integration, [and] potentially full asset management.”

Musk has repeatedly teased X Money in recent years as part of his plan to make the social media site an all-singing-all-dancing “everything app” to rival China’s WeChat, building up money transmitter licenses across U.S. states and partnering with card giant Visa.

Last month, X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, confirmed that bitcoin and crypto trading tools that are expected to include things like price data, are coming to X.

“We are launching a number of features in a couple weeks, including Smart Cashtags that will enable you to trade stocks and crypto directly from timeline,” Bier posted to the platform, adding in follow up post that X wouldn’t itself be handling trade execution or act as a broker but was “just building the financial data tools and links."

Confirmation of the long-awaited X Money has sparked predictions that the platform could further drive adoption of stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to traditional currencies like the U.S. dollar that have helped USDT issuer Tether become one of the world’s most profitable companies.

Crypto-based “stablecoins [will] further explode in usage, which inevitably means all the yield will go to users and not to the platforms,” technology investor and early bitcoin adopter Chamath Palihapitiya predicted in a post that quoted the same Tesla fan account as Musk.

Palihapitiya, a long-term bitcoin price bull, was referring to the row over whether holders of stablecoins should receive interest as they would do from a traditional bank account, which has stalled the passage of the crypto market structure bill in Congress.

This week, U.S. president Donald Trump called for banks and crypto companies to come to an agreement on crypto interest payments, accusing banks of holding the so-called Clarity Act "hostage" over their opposition to stablecoin yield payouts.

"The U.S. needs to get market structure done, ASAP," Trump posted to his Truth Social account. "The banks are hitting record profits, and we are not going to allow them to undermine our powerful crypto agenda that will end up going to China, and other countries if we don’t get the Clarity Act taken care of."

Musk, after toying with the bitcoin and crypto market for years while also predicting the end of the U.S. dollar, seems to be gearing up to finally make his crypto move as crypto legislation legitimises the technology.

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ForbesPeople Are ‘Mistaken’—Wikipedia Founder Issues Surprise Bitcoin Price PredictionBy Billy Bambrough

The bitcoin price has bounced back from its recent lows, soaring as Elon Musk confirms a bitcoin price "game-changer."

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Musk stepped back from the front lines of bitcoin and crypto speculation following the post-Covid boom and bust, but stoked the flames of a bitcoin price boom that coincided with U.S. president Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2024.

Last month, Musk reignited speculation surrounding his 2021 promise to put a "literal dogecoin on the literal moon," despite distancing himself from bitcoin and crypto since his Covid-era endorsements of the technology.

Musk’s latest dogecoin support has come as he unveils plans to launch AI satellites from the moon via his newly merged SpaceX and xAI.

Musk’s support of the meme-based dogecoin, which began all the way back in 2019, peaked during Covid lockdowns, with Musk promising to upgrade it to make it the “currency of Earth.”

The dogecoin price has fallen along with the wider bitcoin and crypto market in recent months, but remains well above its 2023 lows at almost $1.

While Musk’s public comments about crypto have all but dried up, he remains an outsized figure in the community.

Musk’s Tesla car and energy company still holds around $800 million worth of bitcoin, while a SpaceX initial public offering this year could shed light on its crypto holdings.

On-chain data reveals strong buying interest from whales just a day after the Chinese holidays ended.

Bitcoin’s price has finally shown strong signs of a solid breakout, skyrocketing to a new monthly peak of over $73,000 earlier today.

This is rather unexpected given the massive geopolitical tension, even referred to as war by some analysts, that broke out in the Middle East on Saturday.

At the time, BTC dumped to $63,000 after the US and Israel launched a military operation against Iran, which retaliated immediately against several nations in the region. Although Iran’s Supreme Leader was killed during the attacks, the country has doubled down on its strikes, while the US President indicated that the war could last up to four weeks.

Instead of charting new and painful losses, bitcoin reversed its trajectory by the end of Saturday and rocketed to $68,000. It was rejected and driven south to $66,000 in the following few days, but went hard on the offensive in the past 12 hours or so.

The cryptocurrency gained more than $5,000 within this timeframe, surging to its highest level in a month at over $73,000. This means that it’s up by more than $10,000 since its Saturday low when the attacks began.

Popular analyst CW suggested that the BTC CVD indicator “shows strong buying,” mostly from whales rather than retail.

The $BTC CVD indicator shows strong buying.

In addition, the buying is lager from whales than retail investors.

The current uptrend is being driven by whales. pic.twitter.com/HyAnB6XzOB

— CW (@CW8900) March 4, 2026

You may also like: Ray Dalio Dismisses Bitcoin’s Safe-Haven Narrative, Rejects Comparisons to Gold Why Has Bitcoin Dumped 50% When Global Liquidity Has Increased? Analysts Eye ‘Insane Reversal’ in Markets as Bitcoin Touched $70K In another post, the analyst noted that today is the first day after the Chinese holidays, which lasted for over a week this time, and some of the most utilized exchanges on local soil – Binance and OKX, “are showing massive net buying of BTC.”

Fellow market commentator Daan Crypto Trades acknowledged bitcoin’s surge to a month peak, indicating that the current rally has been a “solid breakout so far.” He believes the bulls should not allow BTC to dip below $71,500 again; otherwise, it would be regarded as a clear sign of weakness.

$BTC Highest level since early February again.

Solid break out so far. From here on out it’s pretty straight forward. Bulls should not let this fall below that $71.5K-$72K area again. If it does, and price accepts back into the range, then this was just a big deviation & stop… https://t.co/SdjrYF1lmw pic.twitter.com/8ODkoKhtVa

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Global markets are facing a wave of instability as geopolitical tensions escalate across multiple regions. While traditional financial markets are experiencing sharp declines, the cryptocurrency market is moving in the opposite direction. Bitcoin has surged above $73,000, and Ethereum has reclaimed the $2,000 level, adding more than $100 billion to the total crypto market capitalization in just a few hours.

This unexpected surge comes amid rising fears of broader global conflict and economic uncertainty. As stock markets struggle and energy prices face the risk of sharp increases, cryptocurrencies appear to be attracting renewed investor attention.

But why is the crypto market rising while global markets are shaking?

Global Markets Are Under PressureRecent geopolitical developments have triggered strong reactions across traditional financial markets. Stock markets in several regions have experienced significant volatility. South Korea’s KOSPI index dropped sharply, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars in market value within days, while the Dubai Financial Market also saw notable declines.

At the same time, energy markets are on edge. Analysts have warned that oil prices could surge toward $100 per barrel if disruptions occur in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil supply. Such risks add further pressure to global economic stability.

Historically, periods of geopolitical uncertainty tend to trigger capital flight toward perceived safe-haven assets. Traditionally, investors moved into gold, government bonds, or the US dollar. However, the current market environment suggests that cryptocurrencies may be starting to play a similar role.

Bitcoin Is Increasingly Viewed as Digital GoldOne key explanation for the crypto rally is Bitcoin’s growing reputation as a potential hedge during times of global uncertainty. With a fixed supply and decentralized structure, Bitcoin is often compared to gold as a store of value outside traditional financial systems.

As geopolitical tensions rise, investors may seek assets that are not directly tied to government policies, national currencies, or banking systems. Bitcoin’s borderless and censorship resistant nature makes it appealing in periods where trust in traditional systems weakens.

The recent move above $73,000 reinforces the narrative that Bitcoin is increasingly being viewed as a form of digital gold during moments of global instability.

By TradingView - BTCUSD_2026-03-04Institutional Money Continues to Enter the MarketInstitutional participation also remains a major driver of the crypto rally. Bitcoin exchange traded funds continue to attract significant inflows, allowing traditional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin through regulated financial products.

Large financial firms such as BlackRock have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin through ETF structures. When institutional money enters the market at scale, it can reduce available supply and trigger strong upward price momentum.

Institutional demand has been one of the most important catalysts behind Bitcoin’s growth over the past year and continues to support the current rally.

Technical Breakout Accelerates the MoveBeyond macroeconomic developments, technical market conditions also played a role in the surge. Bitcoin recently experienced extremely pessimistic sentiment, with fear levels across the market reaching historical extremes.

When Bitcoin broke above key resistance levels around $71,000, momentum traders quickly entered the market. This triggered additional buying pressure and short liquidations, accelerating the price rally.

Ethereum followed the move, breaking above the psychological $2,000 level and confirming broader strength across the crypto market.

Is Crypto Becoming the World’s Crisis Hedge?The current market behavior raises an important question for investors and analysts. If cryptocurrencies continue to rise during periods of geopolitical instability while traditional markets struggle, digital assets may increasingly be seen as alternative macro hedges.

Bitcoin’s role in the global financial system has evolved significantly over the past decade. What was once viewed as a speculative asset is gradually gaining recognition as a potential store of value during uncertain times.

While volatility remains high, the recent rally suggests that cryptocurrencies could play a growing role in global portfolios during periods of economic or political disruption.

What Comes Next for Bitcoin?With Bitcoin trading above $73,000, the next key level for the market will be whether the price can hold above the $70,000 support zone. If the market maintains this level, analysts believe Bitcoin could attempt to challenge previous highs and potentially move into new price discovery territory.

However, geopolitical developments and global macro conditions remain unpredictable, meaning volatility across all financial markets is likely to continue.

For now, the crypto market’s resilience during global uncertainty is sending a strong signal: digital assets may be evolving into one of the world’s emerging crisis hedges.

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SS&C Technologies (SSNC - Free Report) closed the last trading session at $74.78, gaining 1.8% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $100.13 indicates a 33.9% upside potential.

The average comprises eight short-term price targets ranging from a low of $86.00 to a high of $112.00, with a standard deviation of $8.27. While the lowest estimate indicates an increase of 15% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 49.8% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

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

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

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 3.1% over the past month, as four estimates have gone higher compared to no negative revision.

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

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