Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin slides below $70k as energy‑price worries spark $1.8B in liquidations
Bitcoin fell under $70,000 amid heightened energy‑price uncertainty linked to U.S.–Iran tensions. The dip triggered roughly $1.8 billion in crypto liquidations, while institutional investors pulled more than $4.2 billion from digital‑asset positions.
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By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
The BTC Future: Expert Insights and Predictions for Bitcoin in 2026
Bitcoin’s trajectory toward 2026 is shaped by rapid technological upgrades, clearer regulatory frameworks, and growing institutional participation. Scalability solutions such as the Lightning Network and enhanced blockchain security are expanding Bitcoin’s utility, while governments worldwide are drafting clearer compliance rules that boost market legitimacy. Institutional investors and hedge funds are adding Bitcoin to portfolios, providing price stability and positioning it as a hedge against inflation. Platforms like BitMEX are capitalizing on these trends by offering advanced futures contracts and robust trading tools for both retail and institutional traders.
TAO Holds Above $280, Bullish Trend Persists
🚨 INSIGHT $TAO has had a strong run recently, but has been rejected at the major resistance around $363. Right now the price is currently sitting at $325, still in an overall uptrend. The key level to watch is the major support...
Top Cloud Mining Platforms for US Users in 2026: Free $100 Bonus & Daily BTC Earnings
In 2026 US Bitcoin miners are shifting from costly hardware to cloud‑based solutions as electricity prices rise and network difficulty climbs. Contract‑driven platforms now dominate, offering transparent hashpower allocations, renewable‑energy sourcing, and compliance with U.S. regulations. AngelBTC leads with a...
Markets Go 24/7: Binance Perps Surge Past $153B
One thing is getting obvious. Markets don’t fit into market hours anymore. Macro moves happen 24/7 and traders want access when the move happens, not when Wall Street opens. That shift is already showing up in size too, with Binance commodity perps doing...
Tagus Bits 'N Bobs (Issue 12): Crypto Fear & Greed - Contrarian, Causal, Correlative, and Corrective Dynamics (Mar. 27,...
The paper examines the Crypto Fear & Greed Index (CFGI) as a sentiment proxy for Bitcoin from 2018 through 2026. Using correlation, regression, rolling‑window and Granger‑causality techniques, it finds CFGI reliably mirrors market mood but offers limited, regime‑specific predictive power....
Crypto ‘Insurance’ Might Not Protect You From Theft
A Coinbase One subscriber lost nearly $100,000 in Bitcoin and discovered the advertised $1 million protection did not apply because required security settings were not enabled. The incident exposes how crypto "insurance" products from Coinbase, Crypto.com, Nexus Mutual and MetaMask contain...
Corporate Blockchains Adopt Tech, Lose Decentralization Value
Here is what I think about corpo chains: they will drive some adoption, and they won't last. The important element of blockchain is getting rid of a central entity. It comes at a cost: A very complex technology that's hard to...
NYSE Owner Doubles Down on Polymarket with Fresh $600 Million Investment
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent of the NYSE, has added a $600 million tranche to its investment in prediction‑market platform Polymarket, bringing its total commitment to nearly $2 billion. The funding follows an earlier $1 billion stake and includes a planned $40 million share...
UK Cracks Down on Chinese Crypto Marketplace for Funding Southeast Asia Scam Hubs
On 26 March the UK government announced sanctions against Xinbi, the region’s largest illicit cryptocurrency marketplace that moved roughly $19.7 billion in fraudulent funds. Xinbi, based in China, is tied to the #8 Park scam compound in Cambodia, which houses up to 20,000...
Retail Investors Drive Widespread Bitcoin Selling as Prices Fall
Retail investors with wallets holding fewer than 10 BTC are driving a broad‑based sell‑off as Bitcoin slips below $67,000. Glassnode’s 30‑day Accumulation Trend Score shows near‑zero values for sub‑10‑BTC cohorts, indicating aggressive distribution. Larger holders, especially whales in the 1,000‑10,000 BTC range,...
Ondo, Canton Sidestep Macro Concerns with Institutional Deals as Bitcoin, Ether Slide
Visa announced it will act as a super validator for Canton Network, propelling the CC token up 7% and underscoring the appeal of privacy‑preserving blockchains for institutions. Ondo Network’s ONDO token surged 9% after a tokenization partnership with asset manager...
EToro Adds Six New Crypto Assets to Lineup of Investment Instruments
eToro announced the addition of six new crypto assets to its trading platform, expanding its digital‑asset offering beyond traditional cryptocurrencies. The lineup includes Kaspa (a blockDAG Layer‑1), Pump.fun (a Solana‑based meme‑coin launchpad), Jupiter (a Solana DEX aggregator), Syrup (Maple Finance’s...
Bitcoin Weakness Signals Deeper Correction, $60K Buying Opportunity
#Bitcoin shows weakness. And, it's Friday. So yeah, wouldn't be surprised to see a deeper correction happening into months' end on $BTC. Especially given that we're currently anticipating a potential sweep of the lows. In that case, I remain to be interested to...
Deribit Bitcoin Options Expiry Looms as Middle East Tensions Spike Crypto Volatility
Deribit, the leading crypto derivatives exchange, is set for a large Bitcoin options expiry this week, with industry estimates hovering around $14 billion. The event coincides with a sharp rebound in oil prices and heightened geopolitical risk from the Middle East,...
White House Names David Sacks Co‑Chair of AI and Crypto Advisory Council
The White House announced that entrepreneur David Sacks will serve as co‑chair of the President’s AI and Crypto Advisory Council, a step that deepens government involvement in artificial‑intelligence policy and cryptocurrency regulation. Details of the council’s mandate and funding were...
Coinbase, Better Home & Finance and Fannie Mae Launch First Crypto‑Backed Mortgages
Coinbase, mortgage platform Better Home & Finance and government‑sponsored Fannie Mae announced a pilot that lets homebuyers use Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for down‑payment loans. The product keeps crypto holdings intact, avoids taxable sales and marks the first integration...
Weekly Roundup 03/27/26 (Google's Quantum Deadline, Circle's Selloff, DATs Are Selling) (EP.710)
Matt Walsh and Nick Carter discuss a flurry of recent crypto and fintech developments, highlighting major funding rounds for XFX, Calci, Parify, Blue Sky, Pay2Y, Kairos Swap, Eureka Labs, and Unis. They dissect Circle's 20% USDC price drop, attributing it...
Bitcoin’s True Bottom Awaits When All Give Up
I still don’t think Bitcoin’s bear market bottom is in. I remember November 2022 around $15K. Even the most bullish people were afraid to buy. Bitcoin had dropped about 75% that year. Then FTX collapsed. At that point, everyone thought it was over for crypto. But...
Polymarket Bets in Google News Are Hidden Ads
Why are Polymarket bets showing up in Google News This is not news lol This is an undisclosed ad
PipVertex Unveils Multi‑Asset Trading Platform for Global Digital Investors
FinTech startup PipVertex has launched a new multi‑asset trading platform that consolidates currencies, stocks, commodities, precious metals and digital assets into a single, speed‑focused interface. The service is available on browsers, mobile phones and tablets, aiming to simplify market access...
MARA’s BTC Sale Costs $148M Despite Bond Discount
$MARA sold 15,133 BTC to retire $1B in convertible debt. Average sale price: $65,300 Blended cost basis: $80,900 Loss per coin: ~$15,600 15,133 × $15,600 = $236M realized loss They saved $88M buying the bonds back at a 9% discount. Net damage: still roughly $148...
Midnight Introduces Sustainable, Deflationary Tokenomics for Next‑gen Crypto
One of the most exciting things about Midnight for me is that the protocol allows for a wide range of new tokenomics possibilities including protocol revenue buying night and recycling it to the Midnight Treasury thereby creating a sustainable security...
Trump Announces New Tech Council Led by 'Crypto Czar' David Sacks
President Donald Trump unveiled a 13‑member Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, with AI and crypto entrepreneur David Sacks as chair. The council, which also includes former science adviser Michael Kratsios, signals a focus on digital assets, but Elon...
Coinbase Likely to Dive Below Support After Fake Breakout
$COIN Dropping to the last local support level but looks like it's probably headed lower at some point. That fake breakout above is really concerning from a HTF perspective and usually leads to a deeper drop https://t.co/yGOcW9M0QG
Massive Money Printing Spurs BTC, ZEC, SPY Put Buying
We are going to print so much money it’s disgusting. Buying BTC, ZEC, and SPY puts.
How to Buy Pepeto: Step-by-Step Guide as BTC Hits $73K and SEC Clears New Listings
Bitcoin surged past $73,000 on Friday, buoyed by the SEC’s clarification that most crypto assets are not securities. The ruling cleared regulatory fog, prompting a wave of new token listings, including Pepeto, which has already raised over $8 million in its...
From Academia to Blockchain: A Mathematician’s Turning Point
Here is the story of the most important moment in my career. I call it: Mathematician walks into a Bitcoin conference. In 2013, I attended the Bitcoin Conference in San Jose. I entered as an academic, and left it on...
BlackRock Sends $180M in ETH and BTC to Coinbase
BlackRock transferred 68,568 ETH worth $139.87 million and 612 BTC worth $41.4 million to the Coinbase exchange. https://t.co/lpHTCxWBLU
PEPE - Massive Targets
Paul Webborn’s March 26, 2026 post delivers a comprehensive technical breakdown of the PEPE meme token, featuring a 15‑minute video, two detailed charts, and a three‑year history of buy‑sell signals. The analysis hinges on a clear Elliott Wave structure, RSI‑based execution rules,...
Stablecoin Yield Talks Remain Complex, Senate Chair Says
LATEST: 🇺🇸 Senate Banking Committee chair Tim Scott says the stablecoin yield debate is complex, with banks and crypto firms like Coinbase still at the table negotiating https://t.co/guK3dR2LRR
FET Poised for Rise; Losing Support Could Trigger Drop
$FET Looking like an upthrust, if it loses this horizontal then it's got room to drop https://t.co/eTDpt6zmp8
It’s All Made Up
The article argues that most of today’s market value is intangible, likening corporations to legal fictions whose worth rests on shared narratives. It highlights that even asset‑heavy firms like Alphabet derive roughly 90% of their valuation from non‑physical assets. The...
Bitcoin Faces Rising Channel Breakdown, Weekend Outlook Grim
#Bitcoin Rising channel breakdown pending daily close. A bad sign heading into the weekend. https://t.co/MNDCYPngme
Bitcoin Follows Classic Charting Rules Better than Most Markets
Note to cryptomaniacs I find it amusing when I read on X chatter that charting does not work on an asset like Bitcoin.🤣 Actually, Bitcoin obeys the rules of classical charting (Schabacker, Edwards/Magee) better than most markets What you think does not matter...
Top Democrat on House Committee Questions Kraken's Federal Reserve Account
U.S. Representative Maxine Waters, ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, has sent a letter to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City questioning Kraken’s newly approved “limited purpose” master account. The account gives Kraken direct access to the...
Consistently Accurate Forecasts vs Irresponsible Bullish Influencers
You can say a broken clock is right twice a day but I’ve been continuously 100% accurate. I publicly announced I was scaling out between July-October 2025. I said 2026 was going to bearish. But sure listen to your favourite influencer who has...
Trusted Infrastructure Boosts Institutional Adoption of TRON
Trusted infrastructure matters as blockchain adoption grows. Good to see @Anchorage supporting TRON and expanding institutional access to the ecosystem.
Buy TAO Dip if Bitcoin Falls to $275‑290
As #Bitcoin corrects, #Altcoins come down. Standard procedure. For $TAO, that provides an opportunity to be buying the dip. I think that, if Bitcoin continues to fall, a region between $275-290 is an ideal zone to be accumulating positions on this one. https://t.co/ifloo1vB1x
Over $186M in Longs Liquidated as BTC Dips Below $67k
🤯 According to Coinglass data, $186,840,000 in long positions were liquidated within just one hour. BTC < $67,000 https://t.co/JwcBNe1Nec
Privacy Solution Arrives for DeFi: Introducing STRK20
Privacy is one of the most important missing pieces for DeFi adoption. We're building it. STRK20 is coming soon. https://t.co/1qXEkrjvY9
Whales Add 61,568 BTC Amid Retail Pullback
In just the past month, wallets holding between 10k and 100k BTC have accumulated 61,568 bitcoins. As usual, while retail investors hesitate or even lock in losses, the big players are using the current lull to build their positions. https://t.co/eQV4EUgQrN
Bitcoin Slides 45% From October 2025 Peak
BITCOIN: back to Bearish TRADE and TREND @Hedgeye , crashing -45% from its #MOAB OCT 2025 high https://t.co/GkB8udvu6W
Aster Week 1 Generates $2.66B Volume,
🚨 ASTER WEEK 1 NUMBERS ARE IN More than $2.66B in USD1 perp volume went through in the first week, with 625K $WLFI distributed in trading rewards. Worth noting: the USD1 holding rewards are separate, with 2.5M $WLFI/month allocated there. Week 2 is...
Bitcoin Exchange Balances Decline Continuously for Month
The Bitcoin exchange balance has been steadily falling for over a month, according to data from Glassnode. https://t.co/WrkmzCsoY1
Always Use Stop Loss; Liquidations Can Hit Anytime
Friendly reminder to always use a stop loss. You never know when CZ liquidation engine will trigger https://t.co/x7SjQ4WSSf
Coinbase's Sports‑Bet Spam Marks Major Crypto Misstep
Coinbase spamming its users to bully them into sports gambling might turn out to be one of the great unforced errors for the blunder-prone crypto exchange
Aave Shifts All Product Revenue to $AAVE DAO
Aave Will Win proposal directs 100% of product-layer revenue to the Aave DAO (similar to protocol revenue), committing Labs to a fully token-centric model. Upon approval, all value will accrue entirely to $AAVE, transitioning Aave to a single-asset model.
BTC Likely to Bottom at $48.5k‑$36.5k Breakeven Zone
Historically, during major bearish phases like the current one, #BTC has typically found support and formed a bottom in the breakeven zone of long-term holders. At the moment, this zone is estimated to be around $48,500-$36,500 https://t.co/ds9NQwvVXT
Steps to Becoming the Next AI and Crypto Czar
What do I need to do to become the new AI and Crypto Czar I have some thoughts
CBDC Embedded in Housing Law Hints at Yield Restrictions
There is a CBDC inserted in the middle of a housing act and we’re also getting one in 2030Ish Maybe this is another reason why they don’t wanna give us yield on stablecoins https://t.co/tXDqJOn6hB