Today's Highlights
1. Apple Announces App Store Commission Rate Reduction in China
2. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Delays Clarity Act Passage Until April
3. Bitcoin Spot ETFs See $53.87M Net Inflow on March 12
4. Ethereum Spot ETFs Record $72.37M Net Inflow on March 12
5. BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF with $15.5M Debut Volume
Macro News
U.S. Treasury Volatility Hits 9-Month High Amid Inflation Fears
U.S. Treasury volatility surged to a nine-month high as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions fueled inflation concerns. The ICE BofA MOVE index hit its highest level since June 2025, with 30-year Treasury yields rising to a one-month peak amid reduced expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026.
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Record $53.87M Net Inflow on March 12
Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $53.87 million on March 12, marking the fourth consecutive day of inflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $46.15 million in inflows, while Grayscale’s GBTC remained the only ETF with a net outflow.
Ethereum Spot ETFs See $72.37M Net Inflow on March 12
Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $72.37 million on March 12, the third consecutive day of inflows. Fidelity’s FETH led with $52.02 million in inflows, followed by BlackRock’s ETHA with $18.68 million.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Says Clarity Act Won't Advance Before April
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated the Clarity Act, aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets, will not advance before April. Key hurdles remain over stablecoin yield regulations, with banks and the crypto industry yet to reach a consensus.
Nasdaq 100 Falls 1.7% Overnight, Whale Loses $480K on XYZ100 Long Position
The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.7% overnight, causing a major whale on Hyperliquid to lose $480,000 on a 10x leveraged XYZ100 long position. The whale’s total exposure to XYZ100 dropped to $39.3 million, with the average entry price at $24,861.
Industry Hotspots
CryptoQuant Warns Ethereum Could Fall to $1,500 by Late 2026 Amid Capital Outflows
CryptoQuant analysts warned that Ethereum could fall to $1,500 by late 2026 due to ongoing capital outflows and macroeconomic pressures. The firm cited weak on-chain metrics and a lack of institutional buying as key concerns.
Whale Opens 20x Short Position on WTI Crude Oil Worth $6.6M on Hyperliquid
A whale with wallet address starting with 0xac0 opened a $6.6 million short position on WTI crude oil on Hyperliquid using 20x leverage. The position has a liquidation price of $137.29, reflecting bearish sentiment toward oil markets.
Hyperliquid's Crude Oil Market Reaches $1.16B in 24-Hour Trading Volume
Hyperliquid’s crude oil market saw a 24-hour trading volume of $1.16 billion, with 48% of new whale entries in the past two days from returning or new addresses. The CL (WTI) contract remains the most active on the platform.
Bitcoin Investor Promises $100 Monthly Payments to Nevis Residents if Free City Approved
Bitcoin investor Olivier Janssens proposed a $100 monthly payment to all Nevis residents if his Destiny project is approved. The offer, which exceeds his earlier plan of $11 per person, has drawn criticism from local opposition figures.
Aster Launches 0-Fee Challenge Offering 100% Fee Rebate and 14-Day VIP Trial
Aster launched a 30-day zero-fee challenge for new users, offering 100% fee rebates and a 14-day VIP trial. Participants must deposit at least $50,000 in USDT and generate $10 million in trading volume to qualify.
KOL and Institutions
@VitalikButerin
The DeFi sector secures around $130 billion in assets, yet top DAOs still face major security risks. A single transaction recently caused a $50 million loss on a leading lending protocol, highlighting the need for better user education and developer oversight.
@elonmusk
I don’t see a world where X money doesn’t include $LTC. Hello @grok can you please notify @elonmusk in the comment section why Litecoin is a necessary option within X pay.
@Fincoins
BTC: $71,276.78 (+2.59%), ETH: $2,110.25 (+4.12%), SOL: $89.21 (+4.94%). Market cap: $2.5T, 24h volume: $98B. Risk sentiment remains low with market mood at 18/100.
@gimuchiyeon
All crypto worth $2.5T (up 0.5% in 24h), 24h trading: $98B. BTC: $70,508 (+0.1%), ETH: $2,084 (+1.0%), SOL: $89.21 (+4.94%). Market mood: 18/100 (Extreme Fear).
@shlomiz
S&P 500 futures down 0.7%, Nasdaq -0.68%, Dow Jones -0.87%. Risk-off mood ahead of market open. 10Y yield at 4.15%, oil ETF up 1.4%, unemployment at 4.4%.
@johnmorganFL
Global crypto market cap: $2.43T, 24h volume: $104.44B. BTC dominance: 58.69%, ETH dominance: 10.48%. Market remains volatile with elevated VIX and mixed macro signals.
@Rifampicin
$RIF leads with +24.71% price growth in 24h at $0.0174. Top movers include $ELIZAOS (+16.69%), $DEGO (+16.31%), and $CARDS (+11.68%). Volatility remains high across altcoins.
@DeriveXYZ
Top 10 derivatives coins by 7-day market cap growth: $DRV (+135%), $TYPUS (+58.1%), $CYDX (+54.2%), $VEGA (+46%), $PERP (+35.5%), $GWEI (+23.6%), $HYPE (+15.9%).
BTC dominance remains at 58.69%, ETH at 10.48%. Market cap: $2.43T, 24h volume: $104.44B. Volatility persists with mixed macroeconomic signals and elevated VIX.
@Sarmaaya
Market pulse update for Pakistan: KSE-100, gold, silver, and Bitcoin prices analyzed for smart tracking and informed decision-making. BTC remains a key indicator amid regional market fluctuations.
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