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MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Saylor has restarted the laser eyes symbol, expressing his bullish conviction in Bitcoin, and contrasting it with the current market’s fear sentiment. MicroStrategy holds 761,068 Bitcoins and plans to increase that to 1,000,000 by 2026. Real estate billionaire Grant Cardone has also announced additional Bitcoin purchases, strengthening market confidence and signaling a long-term hold.

The cryptocurrency market has remained shaky over the past 24 hours, and sentiment remains in “Extreme Fear” according to the popular Crypto Fear and Greed Index. The total market capitalization is dwindling, currently at about $2.47 trillion as of this writing. Bitcoin’s Price Struggles

Midnight, the privacy blockchain founded by Charles Hoskinson, officially went live on March 30. Its design focuses on addressing three major obstacles to the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency, improving user experience and privacy through a selective disclosure mechanism. Its core technologies include a keyless design and a dual-token system. With the airdrop underway, its valuation briefly surpassed $1 billion, and it is now working with Monument Bank to advance commercial deployment.

The entry available today does not exist next week, and every person who built wealth early in crypto made one choice: they moved today instead of planning to come back tomorrow. FTX payouts begin this week, and the conversation is growing as fresh capital prepares to re-enter the market from the la

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Oil Prices Break Above 105 USD: Is Bitcoin at Risk of Dropping Again? The rising momentum of oil prices to a 3-year high is drawing special attention from digital asset investors, because history shows that whenever energy becomes more expensive, Bitcoin often does not react positively. The 105 USD per barrel mark for WTI oil on the day

On the decentralized sustainable derivatives exchange Hyperliquid, a whale trader opened a leveraged short Bitcoin position worth $53.0 million, with a liquidation price of $80,630. At the same time, the trader also holds short positions in silver and multiple altcoins, as well as a long position in Brent crude oil, reflecting its bearish outlook on the current market. Geopolitics, regulatory uncertainty, and the upcoming employment data make up the threefold pressure weighing on this week’s market.

Square announced that it will automatically enable Bitcoin payment functionality for millions of small businesses in the United States, with transactions converted to USD in real time. Merchants do not need to configure it proactively, and they can do so without fees through the end of 2026. The industry compares it to the connection of TCP/IP and the internet, suggesting that Bitcoin’s adoption in financial infrastructure will become widespread and could change the role of payment rails.

Square, the payments subsidiary of Block, began automatically enabling Bitcoin payments for eligible US small businesses on March 31, 2026, shifting from an opt-in to an opt-out model that integrates cryptocurrency acceptance directly into existing payment systems for approximately 4 million merchants.

U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw outflows in the last week of March, with combined outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs totaling about $503 million. Although Bitcoin ETFs had net inflows for four weeks, they turned to redemptions this week, mainly due to worsening market sentiment. Ethereum ETFs continued to see outflows, but BlackRock’s ETHB recorded net inflows thanks to its staking feature, indicating institutional interest in yield-generating products. XRP ETFs moved slightly higher against the trend, but this was still not enough to signal a shift in the market toward altcoins.

Strategy Inc.'s recent SEC filing indicates no bitcoin purchases or equity sales, emphasizing disciplined capital management while highlighting the stability and yield of its digital asset holdings.

Bitcoin briefly rebounded to $67,660. A U.S. senator proposed the “American Mining Act” to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Bitmine re-staked 167,500 ETH, bringing its total staked amount to nearly 3.31 million ETH. With market volatility, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices fell. Analysts say that short-term market sentiment is sluggish, and rising oil prices have affected BTC prices.

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, launched the Midnight blockchain on March 31, 2026, a privacy-focused network designed to address what he described as crypto’s core design flaws in usability, data exposure, and complexity.

_Bitmine added 71K ETH in one week, lifting total crypto and cash holdings to $10.7B as staking revenue climbs._ Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion expanded its Ethereum treasury again, adding 71,179 ETH in the past week.  The latest purchase lifted total ETH holdings to 4.73 million coins.  According t

The U.S. National Football League (NFL) requires prediction market platforms to stop offering contracts that are susceptible to manipulation, and emphasizes that the relevant contracts lack randomness, which could constitute insider trading. The chairman of the CFTC said he will respect the views of each league and that the regulatory landscape may change. In addition, the NFL and MLB have taken different strategies—one confrontational and the other cooperative—when facing prediction markets, reflecting different ways professional sports organizations think about regulation.

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed new regulations that would make it easier for 401(k) retirement plans to include alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies, to reflect the modern investment environment. Supporters believe this move can increase portfolio diversification, while opponents worry it could hurt working-class people. The rules are still in the public comment phase and their final form has not yet been determined.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure On-chain data shows the Bitcoin mining Hashrate has seen a notable jump since the mid-March lows, a sign that miners have been coming back. Bitcoin Hashrate Has Retraced Much Of The Earlier

The primary cryptocurrency has experienced significant volatility lately, mainly due to the geopolitical tension caused by the war in the Middle East. One popular analyst described the current price area as a “no-trade zone,” arguing that a clear move in either direction will depend on how BTC

Next week will see significant crypto token unlocks, led by Sui ($SUI) unlocking $47.19M in tokens. Other notable unlocks include Definitive ($EDGE) and Audiera ($BEAT), impacting market caps and token supplies across various projects.

Bitcoin rebounded to above $67,000 on March 31, mainly driven by signals from U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Market sentiment temporarily improved, but Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the lack of direct negotiations could limit the rebound. The potential impact of the Strait of Hormuz toll bill on supply chains could push up oil prices and put pressure on the market, so it is important to closely monitor future price movements.