Bitcoin dropped below $68,000, extending weekly losses as broader risk-off sentiment and ETF outflows continued to weigh on price action. Geopolitical tensions and a sustained decline in U.S. equities added pressure, reinforcing Bitcoin’s growing correlation with macro markets. Analysts remain divided, with some warning of a deeper pullback toward
NYSE Lifts Crypto Options Cap Across 11 BTC and ETH ETFs
Two NYSE-affiliated venues have scrapped the 25,000-contract cap on options tied to 11 crypto ETF options, a move the exchanges filed with the Federal Register on March 10. The Securities and Exchange Commission acknowledged the rule alterations on Sunday by waiving the standard 30-day waiting period, meaning the changes are now in effect. The init
NYSE exchanges scrap crypto options cap on 11 Bitcoin, Ether ETFs
Part of the approved rule changes allows institutions to trade the crypto ETFs as FLEX options, which offer customizable terms like non-standard strike prices and expiration dates.
Banks push tokenized deposits as onchain cash race intensifies: Report
UK Finance said that tokenized deposits could play a “vital role” in a future multi-money system alongside other digital assets.
BTC-Gold Gap Reflects Retail vs Central Bank Demand Split, Analyst Says
The 2026 split between gold and Bitcoin is being read through the lens of two distinct buyer groups, according to Stephen Coltman, head of macro at 21Shares, a provider of crypto exchange-traded products. While gold has benefited from a sustained wave of central-bank purchases, Bitcoin remains largely a retail asset, with ownership concentrated amo
XRP Ledger Signals Growth With $1M Unlock And Activity Surge
A flood of forgotten funds has quietly found its way back to XRP Ledger users, after a decentralized exchange founder scanned the entire network to track down expired escrows that holders had abandoned — some without even knowing the money was still there. First Ledger Founder Scans Entire Network To Recover Idle Funds Adam, the […]
Bitcoin at $68K triggers nearly $400M in crypto liquidations.
Bitcoin (BTC) traded just below the $69,000 mark as traders braced for a pivotal weekly candle close, with prices hovering near the long-term line around $68,300. After a weekend slide, the setup underscores a tug-of-war between a fragile near-term outlook and the possibility of a contrarian move, even as analysts debate the significance of a [&hel
Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Deepens After Trump Deadline – Crypto Markets Brace For Volatility
One ship paid $2 million just to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. That single data point tells you everything about the state of the world’s most critical oil corridor right now. Ships Sit Idle As Clock Runs Out US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum Saturday, threatening to destroy Iranian power plants if […]
Altcoin Trading Volumes Hit Multi-Month Lows, Market Interest Waning
Altcoin trading activity has continued to weaken across the crypto market, which is another sign of the current investor appetite for altcoins. New data shared by CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost shows spot trading volume on Binance and other major exchanges is now at extreme lows compared to levels seen during the crypto market’s more active phases [&
Modi Reviews Energy Risks as Iran Urges India to Arbitrate Conflict
Strait interference creates issues with supply The Strait of Hormuz manages a significant portion of the world oil exports and its blockage has strained the economies relying on imports. As a result, India is in danger because of its dependence on the crude and gas flows via this path. Nevertheless, officials assured that there are […]