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The crypto market experienced a significant uptick today with a 1.93% rise in market cap to $2.82T and a robust 33.84% increase in 24-hour trading volume, now at $55.84B. Despite prevailing market fear, Bitcoin's dominance nudged up by 0.36% to 60.81%, and key regulatory and industry developments signal notable shifts on the horizon.   Quick Take The global crypto market cap rose to $2.82T with a 33.84% increase in 24-hour trading volume, reaching $55.84B. Bitcoin’s dominance increased to 60.81%, signifying a shift toward established digital assets amid market fluctuations. Significant regulatory moves, including potential Bitcoin purchases using gold reserves and an upcoming stablecoin bill review, are influencing market dynamics alongside notable macroeconomic losses at the Fed. From the IMF’s digital asset inclusion to Fidelity’s tokenized fund and new platform debuts, institutional and industry innovations continue to shape the crypto landscape. Crypto Market Overview: Steady Growth Amid Volatility Global crypto market cap | Source: Coinmarketcap   The global crypto market cap has climbed to $2.82T, reflecting a modest yet steady increase of 1.93% over the past day. Trading activity surged as the total market volume reached $55.84B, with the stablecoin segment dominating 94.21% of the volume at $52.6B. Meanwhile, the DeFi market maintained a solid presence with $6.14B in trading—accounting for 10.99% of the total volume.   Bitcoin’s market dominance increased slightly to 60.81%, underscoring investors’ ongoing preference for the flagship cryptocurrency amid fluctuating altcoin sentiment.   Crypto Market Sentiment: Navigating Through Fear Crypto Fear and Greed Index | Source: Alternative.me   The crypto fear and greed index has edged up to 45 from yesterday’s 30, yet the overall sentiment still leans toward Fear. This mixed sentiment reflects cautious optimism among investors who are balancing regulatory progress and promising industry innovations against broader macroeconomic uncertainties.   Macro Trends & Regulatory Updates In broader economic news, the U.S. Federal Reserve reported an operating loss of $77.6 billion for 2024, marking its second consecutive year of significant losses. This macroeconomic backdrop continues to influence market sentiment across asset classes, including crypto.   Regulatory Developments on the Horizon The White House is reportedly considering using gold reserves to purchase Bitcoin, a move that could bolster institutional confidence in digital assets. A stablecoin bill is set to be reviewed by the U.S. House Committee on April 2, highlighting ongoing regulatory efforts to bring more clarity to the crypto sector. Read more: Top Ways to Buy Bitcoin (BTC) in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide   Industry Highlights: Innovation and Institutional Moves The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has included digital assets like Bitcoin in its global economic report framework for the first time, a clear nod to the growing importance of crypto in the global financial system. Fidelity is also making waves by planning a tokenized fund focused on U.S. Treasury bills, positioning itself to compete with major players like BlackRock.   Notable Market Activities PumpSwap debuted with a first-day trading volume of $668,000, capturing 0.2% of Raydium’s volume, signaling increasing investor appetite for new platforms. Hong Kong-listed Gangya Holdings marked its commitment to crypto by purchasing 10 BTC, while Michael Saylor updated the Bitcoin Tracker, reaffirming his long-term bullish stance on the asset. In a unique twist, Ethereum’s daily burn rate hit a historic low, potentially setting the stage for a price rebound as network dynamics evolve. Bitcoin Mining Struggles Amid Bullish Market Signals Bitcoin hashrate over the past month | Source: CoinWarz   Despite recent signs of a bullish technical setup, Bitcoin’s mining fundamentals continue to face significant headwinds. Data from CoinWarz reveals that the mining hashrate remains flat at around $48 per petahash per second (PH/s), even as network mining difficulty edged up by 1.4% to 113.76 trillion at block 889,081. This flat hashrate is placing added financial pressure on miners, particularly those operating older hardware like the Antminer S19 XP and S19 Pro, which now struggle with lower margins amid declining network transaction fees.    The situation is compounded by persistent challenges such as high computing costs, energy issues, and the lingering effects of the April 2024 Bitcoin halving that slashed the block subsidy to 3.125 BTC per block. Additionally, geopolitical tensions—exacerbated by fears of a prolonged US-Canada trade war and potential tariffs on energy exports—continue to squeeze the profitability of mining operations, with JPMorgan reporting a 22% decline in share value for publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies in February 2025.   BTC/USDT price chart | Source: KuCoin   On the market side, Bitcoin shows signs of technical strength, with indicators hinting at a potential breakout around the critical $85K level. Analysts have noted bullish RSI divergences and increasing institutional activity, as seen by strategic moves from figures like Michael Saylor, who recently hinted at an impending BTC purchase. These signals suggest that, while mining operations face short-term challenges, Bitcoin’s overall market fundamentals remain robust, bolstering its long-term position as a digital store of value.   Read more: The History of Bitcoin Bull Runs and Crypto Market Cycles   Ethereum’s Technical Support, Institutional Momentum Drive Rebound Potential ETH/USDT price chart | Source: KuCoin   Ethereum’s current technical landscape suggests that the network is poised for a potential rebound, even as it endures a prolonged downtrend. Trading near $2,009, Ether has seen its value drop by nearly half from its December 2024 highs of over $4,100.    However, technical indicators point toward a possible breakout from a key support zone, with some analysts predicting a rally that could propel ETH toward $3,400 by June—a potential 65% increase from current levels. This bounce could be triggered by a retest of the multi-year support zone, a pattern that has historically led to explosive rallies in previous market cycles.   Institutional momentum further underscores Ethereum’s fundamental strength. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, for instance, has increased its ETH holdings to a record $1.145 billion, up from approximately $990 million just a week ago, reinforcing Ethereum's role as the backbone for tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs).    Additionally, on-chain data from Nansen indicates a noticeable uptick in whale accumulation, with significant growth in the cohort of addresses holding between 1,000 and 100,000 ETH. Despite short-term volatility, these developments, coupled with rising institutional interest and robust technical support, point to a potentially strong bullish reversal for Ethereum in the coming months.   Conclusion Today’s market activity underscores a dynamic crypto landscape, where robust trading volume and incremental market cap gains coexist with technical challenges and external pressures. Bitcoin’s technical indicators and institutional moves suggest potential upside despite mining headwinds, while Ethereum’s technical support and growing institutional momentum hint at a possible rebound.   Investors should exercise caution given the ongoing market volatility, regulatory uncertainties, and macroeconomic risks that may impact digital asset performance. As always, thorough research and a diversified approach are essential when navigating the crypto market.  

As of March 18, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $84,448.08, reflecting a 0.26% increase over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is priced around $1,987.12, up 0.15% in the same period. Crypto markets face major shifts as technical moves and political decisions drive new strategies.    On March 7, 2025, at 3:10 AM UTC, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile. On March 20, 2025, BTC is currently trading at $84,448.08 Follow +214.81 (0.26%) today. The crypto market is evolving rapidly, and this fact signals major changes ahead. In this article, we explore bitcoin's price behavior against a falling dollar, bold moves by the U.S. government, new legislative proposals, and emerging investment products including a new ETF and decentralized exchange on Solana. Furthermore, each section provides precise dates and technical details that enhance the clarity of the current market developments. Moreover, this comprehensive overview equips investors with the necessary insights to navigate the dynamic digital finance landscape.    Crypto Fear & Greed Index | Source: Alternative.me    The Fear and Greed Index has increased to 49, still indicating a neutral market sentiment. Bitcoin has remained below the $100,000 mark, experiencing limited whale accumulation and low volatility.    What’s Trending in the Crypto Community?   Industry Highlights Tether is now the seventh-largest buyer of the U.S. Treasuries, holding 33.1 billion USD. The TON Foundation raised over 400 million USD through token sales. Pump.fun launched PumpSwap, a DEX enabling instant migration of graduated tokens. Kraken acquired the U.S. futures platform NinjaTrader for 1.5 billion USD Trending Tokens of the Day  Trading Pair  24H Change TON/USDT +2.38% PEPE/USDT +5.06% IP/USDT +1.81%   Trade now on KuCoin   84K Bitcoin Market Trends and Dollar Decline Source: KuCoin   On February 28, 2024, the U.S. dollar index reached 107.6. On March 7, 2024, the index fell to 103.60, marking a nearly 4% drop within days. Bitcoin did not surge as expected during this period. Furthermore, analysts once saw a clear inverse relationship between the dollar and bitcoin, and historical data shows that similar drops have triggered a positive reaction in bitcoin, but with a notable delay.    Julien Bittel of Global Macro Investor explained that such rapid drops have occurred only three times in the past 12 years. At the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, while still campaigning for reelection, Donald Trump warned the audience to "never sell your Bitcoin."    He also revealed his plan that if elected, his administration would retain 100% of all bitcoin held or acquired by the U.S. government. Furthermore, this marked the first time he mentioned keeping government-seized bitcoin, and so far, he appears determined to fulfill that promise.   Read more: Trump Orders Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Could Bitcoin Play a Role?   Donald Trump Promises to Turn America into the 'Undisputed Bitcoin Superpower' Source: Getty   On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump addressed the Digital Asset Summit in New York. He vowed to make America the "undisputed Bitcoin superpower and crypto capital of the world." He called on Congress to pass "landmark legislation creating simple, common sense rules for stablecoins." On a previous occasion at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, he advised attendees to "never sell your Bitcoin."    He pledged that if elected, his administration would keep "100% of all the Bitcoin the U.S. government currently holds or acquires into the future." Additionally, on March 20, 2025, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee advanced the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act with an 18-6 vote.    On March 6, 2025, Bitcoin dropped 5.7% in less than an hour following the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve order, and later rebounded to 87,200USD. Senator Cynthia Lummis proposed a bill to allow the government to buy up to 80 billionUSD in bitcoin, while Representative Byron Donalds introduced separate legislation to let the Treasury and Commerce Secretaries add bitcoin if the move is budget neutral. Moreover, these actions signal a significant shift in regulatory approaches to digital assets.   Canary Files for Pengu ETF Pudgy Penguins is among the most popular NFT brands. Source: Cointelegraph   On March 20, 2025, asset manager Canary Capital filed for an ETF designed to hold the Pengu token and Pudgy Penguins NFTs. Furthermore, the ETF will also include SOL and ETH that are necessary for trading these digital assets.    This filing may result in the first U.S. ETF to include NFTs if approved. Additionally, Pudgy Penguins now have a market capitalization of roughly 438 million USD, according to CoinGecko data.   Read more: Bitwise Expected to Launch New Spot Dogecoin (DOGE) ETF with SEC Filing, Boosting Crypto Market   Pump.fun debuts its DEX PumpSwap Despite Revenue Decline Source: X   On March 20, 2025 at 7:15 pm UTC, Pump.fun launched PumpSwap on Solana. This launch comes after Pump.fun fees decreased nearly 60% over the previous 30 days. PumpSwap is an automated market maker that works similarly to Raydium V4 and Uniswap V2, using a constant product formula for trading.    Users can create liquidity pools at no cost, and each trade incurs a fee of 0.25%, with 0.20% going to liquidity providers and 0.05% to the protocol. Furthermore, Pump.fun explained in an X post,    "From day 1 our goal was to create the most frictionless environment for trading coins. Migrations were a major point of friction – they slow a coin’s momentum and introduce needless complexity for new users Mow, migrations happen instantly and for free."    The platform completed nine independent security audits and plans to open-source its PumpSwap code. Additionally, the LIBRA memecoin incident on February 14, 2025 saw Argentine President Javier Milei endorse the token, which soared to a 4.5 billionUSD market cap before collapsing by 95% in two days.    Memecoin trading volume dropped from nearly $206 billion in January to 99.5 billionUSD in February, and Pump.fun recorded 588,478 SOL in revenue from January 15 to February 14, with revenue falling by over 50% in the subsequent 30 days. Moreover, Pump.fun remains the seventh largest protocol on Solana despite these challenges.   Conclusion On March 20, 2025, the crypto market stands at a pivotal moment, and the developments discussed herein indicate a broad shift in digital finance. Furthermore, bitcoin's performance amid a falling dollar, coupled with bold presidential and legislative moves, highlights the evolving regulatory landscape.    The emergence of new investment products such as the Pengu ETF and the launch of PumpSwap on Solana demonstrates that innovation continues despite market volatility. Additionally, precise dates and technical details provide clarity in this dynamic environment. Furthermore, these comprehensive insights equip investors with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of digital assets. Moreover, the current period may well define the future of digital finance, making it crucial to monitor these trends closely.  

As of March 18, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $87,131.30, reflecting a 0.3% increase over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is priced around $2,032.58, down 1.23% in the same period. Crypto markets face major shifts as technical moves and political decisions drive new strategies.    On March 7, 2025, at 3:10 AM UTC, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile. Today marks a dynamic shift in the crypto market on March 19, 2025. The crypto market rallies with Bitcoin climbing to 87,131.30 USD on March 19, 2025 while gold reaches a record above 3,050 per ounce. XRP surges by 10% on legal news and new Solana ETFs hit the market. In addition, Congress moves ahead with a Bitcoin reserve bill. This surge comes on the back of a steady Fed decision and positive investor sentiment across multiple sectors.    Crypto Fear & Greed Index | Source: Alternative.me    The Fear and Greed Index has increased to 49, still indicating a neutral market sentiment. Bitcoin has remained below the $100,000 mark, experiencing limited whale accumulation and low volatility.    What’s Trending in the Crypto Community?   Industry Highlights PancakeSwap’s 24-hour trading volume reached $2.672 billion, leading the DEX market. Cosmos acquired an open-source EVM framework through Evmos. Volatility Shares launches two Solana futures ETFs on March 20. MyShell launched Shell Launchpad, an AI agent launch and tokenization platform. Trending Tokens of the Day  Trading Pair  24H Change XRP/USDT +9.25% HYPE/USDT +8.4% SOL/USDT +7.47%   Trade now on KuCoin   Factors Driving Bitcoin's $87K Price Jump Source: BTC/USD 4H chart via Bitstamp on March 19, 2025. BTC dipped below the $87,000 range at 8:30 p.m. (ET) down to $86,745 per coin.   Investors benefit from a steady Fed stance as the Federal Open Market Committee holds rates at 4.25%-4.50%. Moreover, positive news on crypto stocks such as Bitdeer and Core Scientific boosts market mood. In addition, Ripple legal relief and a favorable regulatory outlook add to demand. Furthermore, technical analysis shows limited supply and strong buying pressure. In addition, gains of 7% seen in Ethereum and Solana and a 6% rise in the CoinDesk 20 index combine to push Bitcoin to 87,131.30 USD today. It reached an intraday high of $87,470 at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.   Callie Cox, chief market strategist at Ritholtz Wealth Management, said that the U.S. central bank was signaling that any additional rate cuts would likely happen at the cost of battering stocks. “The Fed is no longer comfortable gliding to neutral as we get closer to their inflation target. I think you can argue that the soft landing is over,” she posted.   Bitcoin Market Update, March 19 The Federal Open Market Committee holds rates steady on March 19, 2025. Moreover, Bitcoin rises by 4.5% to trade at 87,131.30 USD. In addition, the CoinDesk 20 index climbs by 6% and both Ether and Solana surge by 7%. Crypto stocks post gains and gold sets a new record above 3,050 per ounce. In addition, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says tariff-related inflation is transitory and recession risk remains low.    Economist Mohamed A. El-Erian states "the word - 'transitory' - is back at the Federal Reserve as Chair Powell characterizes the price effects of tariffs as a one-off."   Ripple’s Legal U.S. Victory with the SEC Makes XRP Jump 10% Source: KuCoin   Furthermore, XRP jumps by 10% after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announces legal relief on X.    He states "This is it - the moment we've been waiting for. The SEC will drop its appeal. A resounding victory for Ripple for crypto every way you look at it."    In addition, the SEC filed its lawsuit against Ripple in 2020 during President Donald Trump's term alleging Ripple raised 1.3B USD through unregistered securities sales. In 2023 Judge Analisa Torres ruled that institutional sales broke the law and imposed a fine of 125M USD. In addition, after the SEC filed a notice of appeal XRP holders suffered losses of 15B USD.    Recent trends show the SEC dropping cases after former Chair Gary Gensler left and the chance for an XRP ETF rises.   The First Solana Futures ETFs Launches Source: TradingView   Furthermore, Volatility Shares LLC launches two new ETFs that track Solana futures. Moreover, the Volatility Shares Solana ETF (SOLZ) offers standard exposure with a management fee of 0.95% while the Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF (SOLT) provides leveraged exposure with a fee of 1.85%. In addition, Solana holds a market cap of 66.5B USD and the token rises by 6% in 24 hours.    Analysts rate the chance for a spot Solana ETF approval at 75% by year-end. In addition, issuers such as Grayscale, Franklin Templeton and VanEck have filed for spot ETFs and the final decision may depend on the futures market strength and the confirmation of SEC Chair nominee Paul Atkins.   Tom Emmer Says the U.S. Government will Buy $1M Under the Bitcoin Reserve Legislation Source: WhiteHouse   Furthermore, Congressman Tom Emmer predicts that the BITCOIN Act will pass before this Congress ends. Moreover, the bill proposes that the US government acquire 1M BTC over five years and hold them for at least 20 years. In addition, Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced the act with support from five Republican Senators.    The purchase will use Federal Reserve net earnings and adjustments to Treasury certificates based on Fed gold holdings. In addition, the legislation limits divestment to no more than 10% of the reserve within two years. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 7, 2025 regarding Bitcoin reserves while the US already holds nearly 200,000 BTC. In addition, twenty-three US states have proposed their own Bitcoin reserve measures.   Read more: Trump Orders Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Could Bitcoin Play a Role?   Conclusion Furthermore, today we see a market that surges with strength and bold moves. Moreover, Bitcoin climbs to 87K supported by stable monetary policy and strong investor demand. In addition, gold sets records while crypto stocks and Ripple gain momentum on legal relief. Furthermore, new Solana ETFs and congressional action on a Bitcoin reserve bill signal a shift in the market landscape. In addition, these developments reflect robust technical factors and a positive outlook that investors must watch closely as economic and regulatory trends evolve.

As of March 18, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $82,842.38, reflecting a 0.1% increase over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is priced around $1,931.50, down 0.11% in the same period. Crypto markets face major shifts as technical moves and political decisions drive new strategies.    On March 7, 2025, at 3:10 AM UTC, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile. The crypto industry is shifting rapidly and today's news highlights four major developments that are reshaping the digital asset landscape. This article covers stablecoin legislation poised to pass soon, bold moves in tokenized asset investments, a new wave of banking licenses pursued by crypto firms, and a high-risk dividend strategy by Strategy. Each update comes with critical technical metrics such as a Senate vote of 18 to 6, a $500 million investment, and a Bitcoin reserve increase to 499,226 BTC, valued at over $41 billion.    Additionally, we review key events as of March 18, 2025, providing clear dates, technical details, and precise numbers that professionals and enthusiasts can rely on to understand this evolving market. Moreover, the comprehensive breakdown below offers insight into how regulatory shifts, capital allocation, and innovative financial strategies are converging to forge a new era in finance.    Crypto Fear & Greed Index | Source: Alternative.me    The Fear and Greed Index has decreased to 32, still indicating a fearful market sentiment. Bitcoin has remained below the $100,000 mark, experiencing limited whale accumulation and low volatility.    What’s Trending in the Crypto Community?  Raydium plans to launch LaunchLab, a platform designed for memecoin issuance. Cathie Wood stated that most memecoins may go to zero while Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030. Filecoin’s primary DeFi protocol, GLIF, launched its governance token called GLF. Bo Hines predicts U.S. stablecoin legislation will come "in next two months" Trending Tokens of the Day  Trading Pair  24H Change RAY/USDT +12.41% TRX/USDT +8.8% MKR/USDT +7.51%   Trade now on KuCoin   Stablecoin Legislation: Bo Hines predicts stablecoin legislation will come "in next two months" Bo Hines (right) speaking at the Digital Asset Summit. Source: Cointelegraph   Bo Hines, the executive director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, announced at the Digital Asset Summit in New York that stablecoin legislation is imminent. Moreover, the Senate Banking Committee approved the GENIUS Act on March 18, 2025, by a vote of 18 to 6, setting guidelines for stablecoin issuers.    Hines stated, We saw that vote come out of the Senate Banking Committee in extremely bipartisan fashion, and he added, I think our colleagues on the other side of the aisle also recognize the importance for US dominance in this space and they're willing to work with us here and that's really exciting about this.    He predicts that the legislation will reach President Trump within the next two months.   Read more: Trump Orders Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Could Bitcoin Play a Role?   MakerDAO's Spark Commits $500M to BlackRock's BUIDL Fund Source: LinkedIn   MakerDAO’s Spark has set in motion an ambitious plan to invest in tokenized assets. Moreover, the firm announced a $500 million investment in BlackRock’s BUIDL fund as part of its $1 billion Tokenization Grand Prix. The competition, launched in July 2024, received 39 applications, and Steakhouse Financial evaluated them based on pricing transparency, liquidity levels, and strategic alignment.    Spark uses stablecoins such as USDC, USDS, sUSDS, USDe, and sUSDe, and moreover, BlackRock’s BUIDL fund held a market cap of $1.2 billion as of March 18, 2025. Furthermore, Spark plans to invest $300 million in Superstate’s USTB and $200 million in Centrifuge-Anemoy Janus Henderson’s JTRSY, with final allocation subject to Sky governance approval on April 3, 2025.   Crypto Companies Pursue Banking Licenses Under Trump's Administration Fintech and crypto firms are actively pursuing state and national banking licenses under President Trump’s administration according to a report by Reuters. Moreover, these licenses lower borrowing costs, improve capital access, and enhance credibility among customers.    Legal experts report that multiple bank charter applications are in progress, and FDIC acting chair Travis Hill and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized that regulators now support financial technology innovation. Moreover, these changes open up new market segments and reduce operational costs for crypto firms, ensuring they can better serve crypto customers who follow the law.   Strategy's STRF Offering: 5M Shares, 10% Dividend, and $50M Annual Payout Risks Source: Strategy   Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is pursuing a high-risk capital strategy through a STRF offering. Moreover, the firm announced plans to issue 5 million shares of its Series A Perpetual STRF stock on March 18, 2025, subject to regulatory approval and market conditions. Furthermore, the raised capital will fund corporate operations including Bitcoin acquisitions.    Strategy is the largest public holder of Bitcoin, and on March 17, 2025, it increased its Bitcoin reserves to 499,226 BTC, valued at over $41 billion. Moreover, each STRF share carries a $100 liquidation preference and offers a fixed annual dividend rate of 10%, with dividends payable in cash, Class A common stock, or a mix of both. Quarterly dividend payments will begin on June 30, 2025, and if missed, dividends compound by 100 basis points annually until they reach a cap of 18%. Furthermore, analysts warn that a 10% dividend on a $500 million raise could mean $50 million in annual payouts, and comparisons have been drawn to past hedge fund collapses.   Read more: MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings and Purchase History: A Strategic Overview   Conclusion The crypto industry stands at a pivotal crossroads as groundbreaking legislation, innovative investment strategies, and bold financial maneuvers converge. Moreover, the push for stablecoin laws, tokenized asset investments, and banking licenses reflects a strong drive toward regulatory clarity and market expansion. Furthermore, Strategy's aggressive dividend plan underscores the high risks and potential rewards inherent in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

As of March 17, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $83,101.24, reflecting a 1.16% decrease over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is priced around $1,899.84, down 1.44% in the same period. Crypto markets face major shifts as technical moves and political decisions drive new strategies.    On March 7, 2025, at 3:10 AM UTC, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile. On March 17, 2025, the crypto market shows dynamic shifts with Bitcoin trading at 83,101.24 USD today and falling by 977.16 USD or 1.16%. Moreover, this report examines technical corrections in Bitcoin price action and highlights key corporate moves such as Gemini's new CFO appointment and IPO prospects. Furthermore, we review Ripple's trademark filing for its custody initiative and analyze Hedera's capital flow trends. Therefore, the article provides a comprehensive view of market trends with precise figures and technical details.    Crypto Fear & Greed Index | Source: Binance   The Fear and Greed Index has increased to 34, still indicating a fearful market sentiment. Bitcoin has remained below the $100,000 mark, experiencing limited whale accumulation and low volatility.    What’s Trending in the Crypto Community?  Strategy acquired an additional 130 BTC at an average price of $82,981. Solana futures officially launched on CME. Ripple applied for custody and wallet trademarks, potentially expanding its crypto custody business. WLFI announced the inclusion of BTC, ETH, TRX, LINK, SUI, and ONDO in its strategic token reserve. Trending Tokens of the Day  Trading Pair  24H Change CAKE/USDT +22.53% TRX/USDT +5.53% PEPE/USDT +3.53%   Trade now on KuCoin   Bitcoin Price Update Bitcoin trades at 83,101.24 USD today, March 17, 2025, and has dropped by 977.16 USD or 1.16%. Moreover, the decline is linked to short-term selling pressure and technical corrections. Therefore, market participants watch closely for signs of renewed institutional demand to drive a rebound.   Bitfinex Analysts: Potential Crypto Market Technical Correction?  Bitcoin capital flow by short-term holders. Source: Glassnode/Bitfinex   Bitcoin faced a 30% retracement from its all-time high of 109,590 USD on January 20, 2025, to a low of 77,041 USD during the week of March 9 to March 15, 2025. Furthermore, short-term holders with positions held for 7 to 30 days have incurred net losses. Therefore, Bitcoin ETFs experienced outflows totaling 920M USD during that week, and the recovery from 77,041 USD to 83,101.24 USD marks a 9.5% rebound that may lead to further gains if demand picks up.   Read more: Trump Orders Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Could Bitcoin Play a Role?   Gemini’s Potential IPO  Source: X   Gemini appointed Dan Chen as its new chief financial officer on March 17, 2025, at 5:50 PM EDT. Moreover, Chen brings experience from Affirm, MetLife Investments, and Morgan Stanley. In his social media post he stated "Crypto is the most dynamic sector in finance and Gemini is at the forefront of this revolution — making it simple and secure to engage on the digital asset frontier". He added "I’m looking forward to helping Gemini scale by driving financial strategy as the company enters its next phase of growth". Therefore, Bloomberg reports indicate that Gemini is considering an IPO later this year as it positions itself for growth under the current administration.   Ripple’s Custody Initiative with the USPTO Source: Justia Trademarks   Ripple filed a trademark for Ripple Custody with the USPTO on February 25, 2025. Moreover, this move supports Ripple’s strategy to expand into digital asset custody in a market projected to exceed 20T USD. Therefore, Ripple has acquired Metaco and Standard Trust to bolster secure storage solutions. Furthermore, Ripple Custody will offer downloadable and cloud-based software to secure both cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies using Multi-Party Computation and Hardware Security Modules while supporting 24/7 settlement and real-world asset tokenization.    Beyond software, Ripple aims to be a full custodial service provider for institutional clients. Furthermore, the filing details a peer-to-peer network for electronic data transmission and a SaaS model that lets financial institutions store, manage and transfer virtual and digital assets using online platforms. These tools will enhance Ripple Custody’s current infrastructure which already employs high-security measures such as MPC and HSM. Moreover, the service offers 24/7 secure settlement real-world asset tokenization and seamless asset transfers. In addition, it integrates with DeFi and Web3 applications which expands its appeal to institutional investors seeking greater exposure to digital finance.   Hedera’s 1.85M Inflow and Potential Recovery HBAR Spot Inflow/Outflow. Source: Coinglass   Hedera recorded its first positive capital inflow in seven days with 1.85M USD on Monday. Moreover, from March 11 to March 16, 2025, Hedera experienced outflows exceeding 10M USD. Therefore, the Balance of Power indicator now stands at 0.62, which suggests increased buying pressure. Furthermore, Hedera trades at 0.19 USD with support at 0.17 USD and resistance at 0.22 USD. Consequently, breaking the 0.22 USD barrier could push the price to 0.26 USD and mark a significant recovery milestone.   HBAR BoP. Source: TradingView   Read more: What Is a Bitcoin ATM and How to Use it?    Conclusion Moreover, Bitcoin trades at 83,101.24 USD with a 1.16% drop amid technical pressures. Therefore, Gemini moves forward with a new CFO and possible IPO plans while Ripple strengthens its custody offerings and Hedera records a positive capital inflow. Furthermore, these developments underscore the evolving market dynamics and the importance of technical indicators in shaping future trends.

As of March 16, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $83,327.03, reflecting a 1.4% increase over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is priced around $1,906.69, up 0.99% in the same period. Crypto markets face major shifts as technical moves and political decisions drive new strategies.    On March 7, 2025, at 3:10 AM UTC, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile. Bitcoin traded at $83,327.03 on March 16, 2025 with an increase of $721.24. This article examines key events that drive the crypto and asset markets. The analysis covers Bitcoin price swings, social sentiment and World Liberty Financial's portfolio expansion. VanEck's filing for an AVAX ETF and the trend of gold ETFs overtaking bitcoin ETFs in assets under management are also covered. Technical data and full dates on March 16, 2025 provide precise insight into market trends. Investors gain a factual view of market sentiment and strategic moves.    Crypto Fear & Greed Index | Source: Alternative.me    The Fear and Greed Index has increased to 32, still indicating a fearful market sentiment. Bitcoin has remained below the $100,000 mark, experiencing limited whale accumulation and low volatility.    What’s Trending in the Crypto Community?  WLFI’s Invests in AVAX and MNT VanEck Files for First AVAX ETF Gold ETF Inflows Overtake Bitcoin ETFs Trending Tokens of the Day  Trading Pair  24H Change CAKE/USDT +9.64% BERA/USDT +5.92% MNT/USDT +4.18%   Trade now on KuCoin   83K Bitcoin Price and Market Sentiment: 100K FOMO and 70K Bears? Source: TradingView   Bitcoin traded at $83,327.03 on March 16, 2025 with an increase of $721.24. The market felt intense fear when the price dropped to $78,000. Moreover the price recovered to around $85,000 despite widespread pessimism. Data from Santiment on March 15, 2025 shows that $70,000 per coin marks strong fear while $100,000 signals high optimism. Social media discussions placed price predictions in the $10,000 to $69,000 range before the surge. Furthermore when many expected the price to hit six digits the market corrected sharply. Data indicates that February 20, 2025 and February 21, 2025 were ideal for selling while February 27, 2025 and February 28, 2025 along with March 10, 2025 were good for entering long positions.   Read more: Trump Orders Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Could Bitcoin Play a Role?   World Liberty Financial (WLFI)’s Investment in AVAX and MNT Source: Arkham   World Liberty Financial is a crypto project linked to the Trump family. On March 16, 2025 the project invested $4 million in Avalanche and Mantle. The firm spent $2 million USDT to buy 103911 AVAX at an average price of $19.25 per token. It spent another $2 million USDT to purchase 2450000 MNT at about $0.81 per token. Moreover the total crypto portfolio now exceeds $340 million across 11 assets. These include Ethereum (ETH) Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), Tron (TRX), Chainlink (LINK), Aave (AAVE), Ethena (ENA), Movement (MOVE), Ondo (ONDO) and SEI. Analysts suggest the purchases may be part of a broader token swap arrangement. Furthermore crypto researcher EmberCN explained, “There are actually many tokens that ‘support’ World Liberty Financial. That is, the project party subscribes to WLFI and then the WLFI investment portfolio purchases the project’s tokens,” which sheds light on reciprocal investment ties. Data shows WLFI now faces an unrealized loss of $118 million with Ethereum alone accounting for an $88 million deficit. The project also denied reports of a partnership with Binance and called the claims politically motivated. In response WLFI stated “To set the facts straight: World Liberty Financial is a DeFi project with a tremendous mission to build and democratize a new financial system for the benefit of millions. It is as simple as that. We are proud to partner with many of the leading protocols and organizations advancing the blockchain industry,” and it recently raised $590 million in a token sale.   VanEck Files for First AVAX ETF Source: X   VanEck seeks approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch an AVAX exchange traded fund. The firm filed for the VanEck Avalanche ETF in Delaware on March 14, 2025. The registration states, “The Trust's investment objective is to reflect the performance of the price of 'AVAX' the native token of the Avalanche network less the expenses of the Trust's operations,” and this is believed to be the first AVAX ETF. Moreover Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart remarked on X “Notably -- the trust registration was shared widely on this earlier this week but this is the first actual filing with the SEC.” Other firms are also seeking SEC approval for crypto ETFs that track SOL XRP DOGE and LTC. Furthermore the SEC approved spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 and spot Ethereum ETFs in July. The agency has recently reversed controversial crypto accounting guidance, dropped enforcement actions, created a crypto task force and issued a memecoin statement.   Gold ETF Inflows Overtake Bitcoin ETFs BTC Flow Source: Farside Investors   Gold ETFs have overtaken bitcoin ETFs in assets under management as investors look for safe havens. Bitcoin has dropped 19% over three months while gold has risen 12.5%. Moreover bitcoin ETFs lost $3.8 billion in outflows since February 24, 2025. Gold ETFs recorded their largest monthly inflows since March 2022. Bloomberg Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas stated on social media that gold ETFs have “reclaimed the asset crown over bitcoin ETFs.” Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. surpassed gold ETFs in December 2024 after the crypto market surged following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential elections. Furthermore gold prices broke the $3000 per ounce mark on Friday, March 21, 2025 and gold futures for April delivery also surpassed that level. Market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty drive the demand for gold.   Read more: What Is a Bitcoin ATM and How to Use it?    Conclusion The crypto and asset markets remain in constant motion. Bitcoin price data and social sentiment show that fear and optimism drive market behavior. Moreover World Liberty Financial continues its strategic expansion despite challenges. Furthermore VanEck moves forward with the first AVAX ETF filing and gold ETFs now lead in assets under management. Detailed data and technical insight help investors stay alert and make informed decisions

As of March 13, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $81,788.44, reflecting a 0.83% increase over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is priced around $1,893.13, up 1.5% in the same period. Crypto markets face major shifts as technical moves and political decisions drive new strategies.    On March 7, 2025, at 3:10 AM UTC, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile. On March 13, 2025, Bitcoin’s price stands at $81,788.44 USD, up $674.01 or 0.83% today. Despite today's minor recovery Bitcoin fell sharply earlier dropping 2.3% as investors reacted negatively to lower-than-expected inflation figures. Instead of boosting confidence these figures deepened concerns over a potential escalation of President Trump's ongoing US trade war. Adding fuel to market uncertainty, reports emerged suggesting Trump's family is exploring a stake in Binance while his cryptocurrency reserve plans drew strong criticism from Democrats. At the same time, BlackRock's tokenized asset fund BUIDL surged past $1 billion driven by a significant $200 million allocation from Ethena.    Crypto Fear & Greed Index | Source: Alternative.me    The Fear and Greed Index has increased to 27, still indicating a fearful market sentiment. Bitcoin has remained below the $100,000 mark, experiencing limited whale accumulation and low volatility.    What’s Trending in the Crypto Community?  Trump’s Crypto Project WLFI: Discussed the possibility of collaborating with Binance to develop a stablecoin. Bitcoin Holdings: Six out of 22 members of Trump’s cabinet hold Bitcoin assets. Telegram’s Crypto Wallet: Introduced trading and yield features for its self-custody crypto wallet. WLFI’s SEI Purchase: WLFI purchased $100,000 worth of SEI tokens. Trending Tokens of the Day  Trading Pair  24H Change TRUMP/USDT +9.49% SEI/USDT +3.79% JTO/USDT +3.29%   Trade now on KuCoin   Bitcoin Drops to $81,788.44 as Inflation Report Stirs Trade War Concerns BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView   On March 13, 2025 Bitcoin's price slid 2.3% to settle around $81,788.44 after the release of softer-than-expected US inflation data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by only 3.2% over the past 12 months to February, which typically signals a positive outlook for risk assets.   US PPI 1-month % change. Source: BLS   According to the BLS press release: “On an unadjusted basis the index for final demand advanced 3.2 percent for the 12 months ended in February. In February a 0.3-percent increase in prices for final demand goods offset a 0.2-percent decline in the index for final demand services.”   Yet this positive inflation data failed to boost crypto and stock markets. The Kobeissi Letter explained on X that traders fear President Trump will leverage lower inflation as justification to intensify his trade war against China and other trading partners. They warned investors should “buckle up for more volatility.”   Meanwhile the Fed appears unlikely to offer market relief soon. CME Group’s FedWatch Tool puts the odds of a rate cut in May at just 28%. Trader Josh Rager reinforced this view stating: “The Fed has already decided steady course no cuts this FOMC. Powell made that clear last week. Rate cuts more likely in May/June not March.”   Fed target rate probabilities. Source: CME Group   Trump Family in Talks with Binance Amid Pardon Controversy Source: Donald Trump   Further complicating the crypto landscape the Wall Street Journal reported on March 13, 2025 that President Trump’s family representatives recently held discussions about acquiring a stake in Binance the world’s largest crypto exchange. This came after Binance founder Changpeng Zhao completed a four-month US prison sentence and reportedly sought a pardon from the Trump administration.   The WSJ stated uncertainty remains: “It is unclear what form the Trump family stake would take if the deal comes together or whether it would be contingent on a pardon.”   President Trump swiftly denied the reports, writing on Truth Social: “The Globalist Wall Street Journal has no idea what they are doing or saying. They are owned by the polluted thinking of the European Union which was formed for the primary purpose of ‘screwing’ the United States of America.”   In related news, Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), recently explored a possible partnership with Binance to jointly develop a stablecoin. This move could align WLFI with Binance’s global crypto infrastructure, increasing both projects' market influence.   Read more: Trump Orders Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Could Bitcoin Play a Role?   Democrats Pressure Treasury to Halt Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Plan Meanwhile Trump's own cryptocurrency plans faced harsh criticism from senior Democrat Rep. Gerald Connolly. On March 13, 2025 Connolly demanded the US Treasury halt Trump's recent executive order creating a strategic cryptocurrency reserve using seized bitcoins and altcoins from criminal and civil asset forfeitures.   Connolly highlighted potential conflicts of interest referencing Trump's involvement in crypto projects like World Liberty Financial holding $76 million and memecoins TRUMP and MELANIA. He stated: “The creation of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve is poised to enrich the President and his closest allies at the expense of American taxpayers. I urge you to cease all plans to create a strategic cryptocurrency reserve.” The Treasury Department has been asked to respond by March 27, 2025.   BlackRock’s Tokenized Fund Hits $1 Billion After Ethena Adds $200 Million BlackRock headquarters (Shutterstock)   Despite political controversies and market volatility tokenization continued growing. On March 13, 2025 BlackRock’s tokenized fund known as BUIDL surpassed $1 billion in total assets under management. Crypto protocol Ethena allocated $200 million to the fund significantly boosting its growth.   Ethena uses BUIDL tokens which represent tokenized US Treasury holdings, as collateral for its USDtb stablecoin. Currently USDtb is backed by $540 million comprising $320 million in BUIDL tokens and the remainder in USDC and USDT stablecoins.   Ethena’s founder Guy Melamed stated: “Ethena’s decision to scale USDtb’s investment in BUIDL reflects our deep conviction in the value of tokenized assets and the significant role they will continue to play in modern financial infrastructure.”   Read more: What Is a Bitcoin ATM and How to Use it?    Conclusion Bitcoin’s decline to $81,788.44 on March 13, 2025 despite today's slight 0.83% recovery underscores growing anxiety about trade conflicts and political controversies. Trump’s cryptocurrency strategies including potential involvement in Binance and his crypto reserve faced increasing political backlash. Yet market turbulence has not slowed institutional enthusiasm for tokenized assets as illustrated by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund surpassing a key $1 billion milestone. Investors can expect continued volatility as political factors and innovative financial products shape market direction.  

As of March 13, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $83,202.08, reflecting a 0.6% decrease over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is priced around $1,863.30, down 2.39% in the same period. Crypto markets face major shifts as technical moves and political decisions drive new strategies.    On March 7, 2025, at 3:10 AM UTC, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile. Bitcoin currently trades at 83,202.08 USD down 500.24 USD or 0.60% today amid heightened uncertainty. Recent macroeconomic tension rose as the European Union announced new tariffs on US goods valued at $28 billion.    At the same time institutional adoption accelerated sharply in 2024 reaching record levels. Companies like Rumble are significantly expanding their Bitcoin holdings using it strategically against inflation and macroeconomic instability. Influential voices including MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor frame Bitcoin not only as financial protection but also as crucial to national security. In crypto markets altcoins such as Ondo Finance (ONDO) seek to reverse bearish trends signaling possible rebounds if key resistance levels are cleared. Here’s what crypto investors and analysts need to know right now.    Crypto Fear & Greed Index | Source: Coinmarketcap   The Fear and Greed Index has increased to 21, indicating a fearful market sentiment. Bitcoin has remained below the $100,000 mark, experiencing limited whale accumulation and low volatility.    What’s Trending in the Crypto Community?  Strategy’s Michael Saylor: Hinted at upcoming Bitcoin-related news with a post titled "Something Big is Coming.” Metaplanet will issue $13.506 million in interest-free bonds to purchase more Bitcoin. Rumble Adds $15.6M BTC to their treasury Trending Tokens of the Day  Trading Pair  24H Change IP/USDT +11.31% TIA/USDT +12.1% PEPE/USDT +10.56%   Trade now on KuCoin EU Tariffs Raise Macroeconomic Pressure on Bitcoin Price, Suggests Support Levels at 75K Announcement of retaliatory tariffs on the US. Source: European Commission   On April 1, 2025 the EU plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion (€26 billion) worth of US imports. This move deepens economic uncertainty raising fears of escalating trade conflicts impacting financial markets including Bitcoin. Marcin Kazmierczak COO at blockchain oracle firm RedStone noted the risks stating “Counter tariffs aren’t a positive signal as they suggest a potential bounce back from the other side again.”    This tit-for-tat approach between economic giants could drive Bitcoin’s price toward critical support levels around $75,000 in coming weeks. Some market analysts anticipate an even deeper temporary pullback below $72,000 describing this as a normal macro correction before the next upward rally. However import tariffs aren’t the only factors impacting Bitcoin’s current price action.   Rumble Adds $15.6M Bitcoin to Treasury Following Trump’s Crypto Push Rumble, a popular video-sharing platform purchased 188 Bitcoin recently adding roughly $15.6 million worth of Bitcoin to its treasury. This move aligns with CEO Chris Pavlovski's statement in November 2024 after Donald Trump’s presidential victory. Pavlovski described Bitcoin as an inflation hedge and indicated further Bitcoin accumulation may follow based on market conditions.   Rumble’s recent purchase highlights a broader trend where businesses align crypto strategies closely with Trump’s administration. Trump’s crypto-friendly stance has encouraged greater corporate adoption. His administration eased regulatory pressures on crypto firms and actively engaged industry leaders hosting a White House meeting on March 7.   Rumble also established a partnership with El Salvador’s government in January reflecting its strategic push to deepen involvement within the crypto ecosystem.   Read more: Trump Orders Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Could Bitcoin Play a Role?   Corporate Bitcoin Accumulation Hits Record Levels Source: X   Institutional adoption surged significantly last year. According to Bitcoin Treasuries data, publicly listed companies doubled their Bitcoin holdings in 2024. By March 6, 2025 public companies owned 3% of Bitcoin's total supply worth approximately $52 billion. Bitwise analyst Ryan Rasmussen pointed out this rapid accumulation exceeded all corporate Bitcoin purchases made during the previous five years combined. Most notably MicroStrategy’s aggressive buying played a central role accounting for a large portion of corporate holdings.   Additionally institutional investors including asset managers, exchange-traded products and government entities increased their combined Bitcoin holdings from 1,942,060 BTC in early 2024 to more than 2.8 million BTC by December 2024. Asset managers saw substantial growth reaching 1,289,031 BTC while governments boosted holdings significantly as well.   Michael Saylor Positions Bitcoin as Essential for National Security Source: X   Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy reinforced Bitcoin’s strategic value during a recent Bitcoin Policy Institute event. Echoing Major Jason Lowery’s “SoftWar” theory Saylor argued Bitcoin plays a critical role in national security specifically against cyber threats and artificial intelligence.   Highlighting Bitcoin’s network strength Saylor noted that Bitcoin’s "800 exahashes" of encryption provide a formidable defense barrier protecting against advanced AI attacks. Referring to Elon Musk’s earlier remarks on Bitcoin’s resilience, Saylor emphasized that control of Bitcoin represents control over cyberspace itself.   He warned that failure to invest sufficiently in Bitcoin infrastructure could lead to economic vulnerability, comparing the situation to losing access to key trade routes historically. For Saylor nations must choose clearly between “prosperity or poverty” by embracing Bitcoin as a core strategic asset.   Read more: 82K BTC, The U.S. Doubles Down on Crypto, Michael Saylor’s Pushes U.S. Government towards a Bold 25% Bitcoin Acquisition Proposal: Mar 10   Ondo Finance Attempts to Break Bearish Trend Eyes $1 Price Mark ONDO DMI. Source: TradingView   After declining below $0.79 Ondo Finance (ONDO) bounced back gaining around 7% recently. Currently trading near $0.90 the token shows tentative signs of reversing its downtrend.   Technical indicators such as the Directional Movement Index (DMI) and Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) both suggest improving market conditions for ONDO. The DMI indicates selling pressure weakening while the CMF signals increased buyer activity turning positive above the 0.05 level.   ONDO Price Analysis. Source: TradingView   Breaking past $0.90 resistance could push ONDO toward $1.08 or even $1.20. If buyer momentum strengthens further ONDO could regain a $3 billion market cap. But renewed selling could send the token back toward $0.73 or lower making current levels critical for confirming the trend reversal.   Conclusion The EU-US tariff tensions introduce significant short-term uncertainty but institutional adoption and corporate interest in Bitcoin remain robust. Companies like Rumble and investors like Michael Saylor underscore Bitcoin's strategic value beyond just a financial asset highlighting its emerging role in national security. Meanwhile, tokens like ONDO reflect broader market attempts to recover from recent downturns indicating ongoing opportunities despite macroeconomic challenges. Investors should closely monitor geopolitical developments Bitcoin’s institutional accumulation and strategic market signals to stay informed as the crypto landscape rapidly evolves in 2025.

As of March 9, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $82,277.68, reflecting a 0.75% decrease over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is priced around $1,861, down 3.13% in the same period. Crypto markets face major shifts as technical moves and political decisions drive new strategies.    On March 7, 2025, at 3:10 AM UTC, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile. Bitcoin is trading at $82,277.68 USD down $619.05 (0.75%) today on March 11, 2025. Despite this price decline recently, optimism is quietly building in the market. Traders have significantly increased bets on Bitcoin call options targeting strikes at $100,000 and $120,000. This concentration of bullish bets far above the current price indicates expectations for a major upward move.    Large investors or whales have steadily accumulated Bitcoin even amid recent price drops. This article explores Bitcoin’s current price dynamics options market sentiment whale activity institutional developments and regulatory trends shaping the market.    Crypto Fear & Greed Index | Source: Alternative.me    The Fear and Greed Index has increased to 34, indicating a fearful market sentiment. Bitcoin has remained below the $100,000 mark, experiencing limited whale accumulation and low volatility.    What’s Trending in the Crypto Community?  Strategy’s Michael Saylor: Hinted at upcoming Bitcoin-related news with a post titled "Something Big is Coming.” Solana: The SIMD-228 upgrade proposal passed, potentially reducing SOL inflation by 80%. Circle: Reduced USDC cross-chain settlement times to seconds through a protocol update. Mingcheng Group: Its Hong Kong subsidiary, Lead Benefit, purchased an additional 333 BTC for $27 million. Despite the poor market performance of Bitcoin these few days, Bitcoin whales have begin accumulating again Trending Tokens of the Day  Trading Pair  24H Change KAS/USDT +14.01% TIA/USDT +13.76% TAO/USDT +12.37%   Trade now on KuCoin   Bullish Bitcoin Options Traders Bet on Rally to $120,000 Source: Coinglass   Bitcoin currently trades at $82,277.68 USD reflecting a daily decline of $619.05 (0.75%) as of March 11, 2025. Despite today's price drop, traders remain bullish. The open interest on Bitcoin call options bets on price increases has sharply risen. Notably, these options concentrate heavily at strike prices of $100,000 and $120,000 well above current market levels.   Furthermore, the distribution of put options bets on price declines is concentrated at lower price points around $80,000. The current "max pain" point sits around $85,000. This critical price indicates the level where most option contracts expire worthless potentially influencing upcoming volatility.   Whales Accumulate 65,000 BTC Despite Price Declines Even amid market declines Bitcoin whales continue to accumulate coins. According to CryptoQuant analyst Caueconomy, whale wallets excluding miners and exchanges increased their holdings by more than 65,000 BTC over the past 30 days. This continuous accumulation pattern resembles previous sustained buying phases observed from November to December 2024.   Sustained whale accumulation typically signals long-term bullish confidence. Caueconomy, however, cautions clearly: “this does not imply an immediate price rebound as liquidity and macroeconomic factors continue influencing market behavior.”   Coinbase Premium Suggests Continued Institutional Demand Source: Coinglass   Institutional demand also appears strong. The Coinbase premium, a key indicator measuring Bitcoin’s price difference between Coinbase and other exchanges, has formed higher lows despite BTC’s price trending downward. CryptoQuant analyst Avocado_Onchain noted the Coinbase premium pattern indicates institutional buying activity persists.   The divergence between Bitcoin’s declining price and rising Coinbase premium suggests large investors maintain interest at these lower price levels. However market uncertainty remains elevated making short-term price predictions challenging.   US Senator Cynthia Lummis Introduces Legislation to Purchase 1 Million Bitcoin Source: Senate   In a significant regulatory development, Senator Cynthia Lummis reintroduced the BITCOIN Act on March 11, 2025. The proposed law aims to authorize the US government to purchase up to 1 million Bitcoin currently valued around $80 billion. The act aligns closely with President Donald Trump's executive order establishing a federal Bitcoin reserve.   Moreover, the BITCOIN Act would require gradual Bitcoin acquisitions over five years managed by the US Treasury Department. Senator Lummis emphasized the strategic importance clearly stating: “By codifying this effort into law we can ensure our nation leverages digital assets to strengthen our financial future while maintaining global leadership.” Congressman Nick Begich introduced a companion bill in the House demonstrating increasing bipartisan support for Bitcoin at the federal level.   According to Lummis:   “Bitcoin is transforming not only our country but the world. Becoming the first developed nation to use Bitcoin as a savings technology secures our position as a global leader in financial innovation. This is our Louisiana Purchase moment that will help us reach the next financial frontier.”   Bitwise Launches OWNB ETF Tracking Companies Holding Bitcoin Source: Bitwise   Institutional investors also received a new product offering exposure to Bitcoin through corporate treasury holdings. On March 11, 2025, Bitwise Asset Management launched the Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF (OWNB). This ETF tracks companies holding at least 1,000 BTC as reserve assets.   Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan explained the strategic reasoning clearly stating: “Companies perceive Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset that’s liquid and scarce not subject to money printing of any government. We think companies are only getting started.”   Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) currently has the largest ETF allocation at 20.87%. Other major ETF holdings include MARA Holdings (12.12%) CleanSpark (6.26%) Riot Platforms (6.23%) and several international companies like Boyaa Interactive (5.75%) and Metaplanet (5.25%).   Tether CEO Says USDT Preserves Dollar Dominance Before Bitcoin Takes Over Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino at the Bitcoin Policy Institute Conference. Source: X   Moreover, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino recently discussed the strategic role USDT plays supporting US dollar dominance in developing regions. Speaking at the Bitcoin Policy Institute on March 11, 2025 Ardoino highlighted the importance of USDT in regions lacking access to traditional banking. Tether now serves over 400 million global users adding 35 million new wallets each quarter.   Furthermore, Ardoino emphasized concerns about BRICS nations actively accumulating gold. BRICS nations now hold over 20% of global gold reserves led by Russia (2,340 tonnes) and China (2,260 tonnes). Ardoino predicts a possible "Deepseek moment" from BRICS introducing a gold-backed currency.   However Ardoino also sees Bitcoin ultimately replacing the dollar clearly stating: “I don’t believe there is a future for USDT long term. Eventually all national currencies will collapse experiencing hyperinflation. At that point the world will only use Bitcoin.”   Read more: Trump Orders Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Could Bitcoin Play a Role?   Conclusion Bitcoin’s price at $82,277.68 USD on March 11, 2025 reflects short-term volatility but underlying market confidence appears strong. Rising call options concentrated around $100,000 to $120,000 sustained whale accumulation and continued institutional buying through Coinbase indicate significant bullish sentiment. Furthermore, major regulatory proposals such as the US BITCOIN Act and institutional innovations like Bitwise’s OWNB ETF strengthen Bitcoin’s long-term fundamentals. Investors should closely monitor these trends amid near-term uncertainty as Bitcoin’s next decisive move unfolds.

As of March 9, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $79,457.42, reflecting a 0.9% increase over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is priced around $1,865.94, down 0.13% in the same period. Crypto markets face major shifts as technical moves and political decisions drive new strategies.    On March 7, 2025, at 3:10 AM UTC, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile. Bitcoin enters the second week of March 2025 trading at $79,457.42, up $342.63 (0.9%) today on March 10. Despite this minor daily increase Bitcoin still closed its worst weekly candle ever dropping more USD value in one week than at any other point in its history.    With traders cautious about further declines the market approaches critical lows set in late February near $78,000. Whales meanwhile have quietly increased their Bitcoin holdings sensing opportunity amid bearish market conditions.     Crypto Fear & Greed Index | Source: Alternative.me    The Fear and Greed Index has increased to 24, still indicating an extremely fearful market sentiment. Bitcoin has remained below the $100,000 mark, experiencing limited whale accumulation and low volatility.    What’s Trending in the Crypto Community?  Strategy applied to issue preferred STRK shares worth up to $21 billion to continue buying Bitcoin Despite the poor market performance of Bitcoin these few days, Bitcoin whales have begin accumulating again Trending Tokens of the Day  Trading Pair  24H Change IP/USDT +0.76% MOVE/USDT +9.08% OM/USDT +4.86%   Trade now on KuCoin Bitcoin Price Approaches Critical Weekly Support at $79,094.10 BTC/USD 1-week chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView   Bitcoin’s price starts the week hovering at $79,094.10 USD gaining only $342.63 or 0.44% today (March 10, 2025). Despite the modest increase Bitcoin still struggles after dropping sharply last week reaching a low around $79,300 earlier today. Traders fear the next move could bring another retest of the February low at $78,000.   Trader SuperBro notes BTC’s weekly candle closed poorly stating it clearly “cracked the uptrend from Oct ’23.” Historically such breaks rarely reverse immediately suggesting prices may revisit recent lows near $78,000 soon.   Kevin Svenson also highlights the risk clearly stating “Bitcoin is back in the critical zone of the weekly parabolic trend. This is $BTC’s last chance to maintain an exponential higher low.”   Traders remain cautious with some expecting further downside toward $77,000 where high-timeframe liquidations are likely according to trader CryptoNuevo.   Read more: Trump Orders Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Could Bitcoin Play a Role?   Market Anxiety Builds Ahead of Key Inflation Reports BTC/USD 1-week chart with parabolic trendline. Source: Kevin Svenson/X   Investor anxiety grows ahead of important US inflation data releases due later this week. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) figures for February 2025 could fuel volatility across markets especially if inflation continues to rise. February’s CPI and PPI readings already exceeded forecasts causing risk assets like Bitcoin and stocks to sell off sharply.   CME Group’s FedWatch Tool currently puts the probability of a rate cut at just 3% ahead of the Federal Reserve’s March 19, 2025 meeting signaling market expectations for prolonged high interest rates. The Atlanta Fed also reduced its GDP growth forecast for Q1 2025 to negative 2.8% raising recession fears further.   Could Bitcoin Revisit its 2021 High at $69,000? Bitcoin Lowest Price Forward chart. Source: Timothy Peterson/X   Technical indicators suggest Bitcoin could revisit even lower historical levels if it breaks current support near $78,000. Timothy Peterson’s widely respected "Lowest Price Forward" model suggests Bitcoin is unlikely to ever trade below $69,000 again with 95% confidence.   BTC has recently lost key support at its 200 day moving average currently around $80,500. Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX noted the situation clearly: “Looks like $BTC will retest $78k. If it fails, $75k is next in the crosshairs.”   Technical traders increasingly see Bitcoin revisiting the mid $70,000 range if support near $78,000 fails.   Market Sentiment Reaches Historical Extreme Fear Levels Market sentiment has reached historic lows reflecting severe bearishness. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index currently stands at "Extreme Fear" with a reading of 17. Just last month the index hit a three-year low at 10 out of 100 as Bitcoin tested $78,000.   However extreme bearishness historically precedes strong market reversals. Timothy Peterson highlighted this clearly: “Sentiment is extremely bearish which is actually bullish.” Anthony Pompliano echoed this point urging investors not to overly rely on short-term sentiment indicators.   Read more: What Is the Bitcoin Rainbow Chart, and How to Use it?   Bitcoin Whales Begin Accumulating Again Despite Market Weakness Bitcoin whale, shark accumulation. Source: Santiment/X   Amid widespread pessimism large Bitcoin investors known as whales have quietly resumed accumulation. Analytics firm Santiment noted clearly that wallets holding at least 10 BTC added nearly 5,000 BTC since March 3, 2025 after mild selling earlier this year.   Although Bitcoin’s price hasn’t reacted to whale accumulation yet Santiment expects a delayed response potentially leading to a recovery later in March. Analysts there stated clearly: “Don’t be surprised if the second half of March turns out much better than the bloodbath we’ve seen since Bitcoin’s all-time high seven weeks ago.”   Crypto ETPs Experience Continued Heavy Outflows Weekly crypto ETP flows since late 2024. Source: CoinShares   Institutional investors meanwhile continue withdrawing from crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). CoinShares reports that crypto ETPs experienced $876 million in outflows in the past week alone following record withdrawals totaling $2.9 billion the prior week. Over the past four weeks cumulative outflows reached $4.75 billion.   Bitcoin-focused ETPs lost $756 million last week accounting for roughly 85% of total crypto fund outflows. Year-to-date inflows have dropped sharply to $2.6 billion reflecting bearish investor sentiment.   Utah Senate Passes Bitcoin Bill Without Reserve Asset Clause Utah Senator Kirk A. Cullimore confirmed HB230’s amendment to scrap the reserve clause. Source: Utah State Legislature   In regulatory news Utah’s Senate passed the HB230 Bitcoin bill on March 7, 2025 removing its original clause that allowed the state treasurer to invest directly into Bitcoin reserves. Senator Kirk A. Cullimore explained clearly: “All of that has been stripped out of the bill.”   The revised bill still provides protections for Bitcoin custody mining staking and other crypto activities. Utah’s governor Spencer Cox will soon sign the legislation into law further supporting Bitcoin adoption despite removing the key reserve asset clause.   Read more: What Is a Bitcoin ATM and How to Use it?    Strategy Announces $21 Billion STRK Offering to Fund More Bitcoin Purchases Source: Strategy   Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) revealed plans on March 10, 2025 to raise $21 billion through its Series A perpetual preferred stock offering (STRK). With an 8% annual dividend the new STRK shares priced at $0.001 each offer a way to continually raise funds specifically for purchasing more Bitcoin.   This latest fundraising follows Strategy’s recent $2 billion purchase of 20,356 BTC on February 24, 2025 bringing their total holdings to 499,096 BTC worth over $47 billion. Despite aggressive accumulation the company’s stock price (MSTR) dropped roughly 12% currently trading around $252.48 reflecting investor concerns amid bearish market conditions.   Conclusion As Bitcoin trades at $79,094.10 on March 10, 2025 the market remains tense ahead of upcoming inflation data which could fuel volatility. A break below critical support near $78,000 could trigger additional downside potentially toward historical support around $69,000. However continued whale accumulation and extreme bearish sentiment may signal that a reversal or rally could still emerge later this month. Traders should watch macroeconomic indicators closely as the crypto market remains fragile in the short term.