Bitcoin rebound lacks conviction as open interest signals range-bound market
Bitcoin’s latest recovery toward $69,700 is unfolding with almost no change in futures open interest, a pattern CoinGlass says fits a range-bound, leverage-heavy market rather than the start of a durable bullish trend. Summary CoinGlass notes that open interest rose as Bitcoin fell to about $68,750, signaling shorts adding into weakness, then barely changed during…
Bhutan has sold over $110m in Bitcoin as sovereign stack drops 65%
Bhutan has sold over $110m in Bitcoin in 2026, cutting sovereign holdings by about 65% from their peak as Druk Holding shifts from mining-led accumulation to steady liquidation. Summary Druk Holding & Investments has offloaded more than $110m in BTC this year, including a 973 BTC transfer worth about $72.3m on March 17–18 routed partly…
Bitcoin mining difficulty set for 7.5% drop as hash rate retreats
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty is set to drop about 7.5% tonight, the sharpest fall since the 2022 bear, as hash rate leaves the network and miner margins get relief. Summary CoinWarz estimates difficulty will fall from 145.04 trillion to 134.09 trillion at around 20:51 UTC, a roughly 7.55% drop and the steepest since the 2022 bear…
Over $3b in crypto longs at risk as Bitcoin and Ethereum hover near key levels
Over $3b in leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum longs sit just above key support levels, with Coinglass data showing a liquidation cascade risk in either direction. Summary Investors allege Gemini concealed a preplanned pivot to a Gemini 2.0 prediction-market model in its IPO filings. The suit follows a 77% stock plunge, mass layoffs, and withdrawals from…
DeFiance CEO warns Middle East escalation could further hit supply chains
DeFiance Capital CEO Arthur warns that Middle East tensions and possible action around Iran’s Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz could deepen supply shocks and rattle risk assets, including crypto. Summary Arthur says a quick “TACO” reversal in Trump’s Middle East policy is unlikely, with the U.S. and Israel instead set to keep tightening…
BlackRock moves $140 million in Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime
BlackRock moved 47,728 ETH and 544 BTC worth about $140m to Coinbase Prime on March 20, as markets sit on heavy leverage and looming liquidation levels. Summary BlackRock transferred 47,728 ETH (≈$102m) and 544 BTC (≈$38.3m) to Coinbase Prime on March 20, signaling continued large-scale crypto engagement. The move comes as Coinglass data shows roughly…
Investors sue Gemini over IPO misstatements and Gemini 2.0 strategy switch
Investors sue Gemini, alleging its IPO hid plans to abandon core crypto trading for a prediction market pivot, after shares crashed and layoffs followed. Summary Investors allege Gemini concealed a preplanned pivot to a Gemini 2.0 prediction-market model in its IPO filings. The suit follows a 77% stock plunge, mass layoffs, and withdrawals from key…
Bitcoin whale dormant since 2012 moves $147 million in BTC
A bitcoin whale wallet dormant since 2012 has moved 2,100 BTC worth $147 million after 13.7 years, stoking debate over lost coins, whale psychology, and market risk. Summary A wallet inactive since 2012 moved 2,100 BTC on March 20, 2026, now worth about $147 million versus just $13,685 when last touched. The move, flagged by…
Ethereum price forms a large cup and handle pattern, eyes upside to $3,000 on breakout
Ethereum price has fallen by over 35% since the beginning of this year. However, a bullish pattern forming on charts now suggests a potential bounce back to earlier levels if confirmed. Summary Ethereum remains down over 35% year to date, trading near $2,172 amid macro pressure from geopolitical tensions, inflation risks, and a hawkish Fed…
Why has the crypto market gone quiet today?
The crypto market held close to the $2.5 trillion market cap with no signs of movement as traders reassess their positions amid the current market environment. Summary Crypto market held near $2.5 trillion with muted price action as Bitcoin stalled above $70,000 and major altcoins posted modest declines. Investor sentiment weakened amid Middle East tensions,…
