Trending News: Bitcoin’s downside may be limited if gold comparison signals a bottom, analyst notesSpaceX’s once-$780M bitcoin treasury now valued near $545M as IPO filing loomsBets tied to the U.S.–Iran situation push Polymarket to record worldwide trading volumes above $529MBitcoin rallies beyond $68K amid reports Iran confirms leader slain in U.S.-Israel air raidsAs funding rates slide to their lowest point in three months, Bitcoin may be positioning for a short squeeze.Ongoing strikes by Iran on U.S. military bases in the region may increase the risk of further Bitcoin downside.Bitcoin edges lower toward $63,000 after U.S. and Israel launch coordinated strikes on Iran.Weekend pressure pushes Bitcoin down to $65,000, with Solana, XRP and Dogecoin each shedding about 6%.Bitcoin gives back gains as Wall Street drops and gold advances against a backdrop of mounting macro headwinds.According to Deribit, market participants, including Bitcoin ETF holders and treasury firms, are stacking defenses against a drop beneath $60,000.Bitcoin, ether, and solana retreat, even as decred and AI-themed coins climb.Bitcoin retreats at week’s end amid persistent risk-off flows, though leading cryptocurrencies maintain weekly progress.Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings gains 17% as it teams up with Starwood Capital Group on AI data center expansion.World Liberty Financial introduces staking-based voting rights with USD1 circulation now above $4.7BBitcoin climbs to $70,000 before losing momentum, as altcoins lead a broad market surge.Bitcoin pushes toward $69,000 again, but experts suggest the market isn’t clear of danger.A $75 hashrate rental delivers a $200,000 windfall for an independent Bitcoin miner.Bitcoin falls below $67,000 again, rapidly reversing the previous session’s gains.ZachXBT has alleged insider trading activity involving a team member at Axiom.Bitcoin remains capped below $70,000 as Polkadot and Uniswap drive a surge among alternative tokens.Bitcoin breaks through $68,500 in a strengthening upswing, as Circle heads a broader rally in crypto stocksCryptocurrencies rally off oversold levels, pushing the altcoin season index back toward its January high watermark.A U.S.-regulated crypto bank has invested in preferred shares of Strategy, one of the largest corporate bitcoin holders.Bitcoin tops $65,000 again as the dollar retreats and confidence in further gains builds.The recent dip saw buyers acquire upwards of 400,000 Bitcoin between $60K and $70KMounting Pressure Across Digital Assets Leaves Bitcoin Hovering Above Forced-Sell LevelsChicago Is Becoming the Center of Bitcoin Price FormationBettors Stake $3M on Polymarket Predicting ZachXBT’s Next TargetBitcoin tops $64,000 again, buoying crypto miners as the sell-off in AI-linked software names moderates.Bitcoin Drops Beneath $63K, and Previous Market Patterns Warn of Additional WeaknessBitcoin’s U.S. demand trend has persisted in negative territory for a historic 40-day period.Bitcoin and Altcoins Retreat as AI Worries Spark 11% IBM PlungeBitcoin gives up gains as sharp declines in software and private equity pressure stocks and cryptocurrencies.Volatility hits Trump-linked stablecoin after WLFI says it’s targeted by a coordinated effort.The firm’s 100th bitcoin accumulation notice showed it bought 592 BTC for a total of $39.8 million.Investors yank $3.8B from Bitcoin ETFs in longest outflow stretch on recordBTC stabilizes after late-night market turmoil, rallying back to $66,000.Bitcoin slides past the $65K mark, down 5% as whale distribution accelerates and short-term buyers cash outBinance sees bitcoin balances rise to a multi-month high last seen in November 2024 — what it means for tradersBitdeer Technologies Group exited its bitcoin position completely as it redirected capital into AI-focused data center operations.As crypto sentiment reverted to “extreme fear,” a $61 million Bitcoin whale faced liquidation on HTX.Bitcoin wavers near $68,000, with DOGE and ETH sliding on tariff concernsSearches for ‘Bitcoin to zero’ climb in the U.S., yet bottom call remains uncertainBlue Owl’s liquidity strains are reviving 2008 comparisons among investors — and the uncertainty might catalyze bitcoin’s next upward breakout.Bitcoin pushes closer to $68,000 unfazed by Trump’s tariff announcement, as altcoins power a limited uptick.Bitcoin reflects signals similar to its late 2022 bottom, K33 analysis showsBitcoin slides following Trump’s move to hike international tariffs to 15%, defying Supreme Court rulingBitcoin surges on the headline but fades as the Supreme Court nullifies Trump tariffs.Bitcoin marks its worst year-opening performance on record after 50 days.How could XRP move next as volatility cools to 2024 troughs?BTC maintains $67K levels as traders position for potential declines.CME’s around-the-clock crypto trading initiative may mark a turning point for Bitcoin’s weekend weakness.Ethereum scaling token AZTEC spikes 82% on twin listings in the South Korean market.Hedging demand stays elevated in options markets despite bitcoin’s price rebound.Bitcoin posts a 15% difficulty increase — its biggest since 2021 — even as the asset trades lower.With U.S.–Iran tensions heating up, Bitcoin eyes $68K and gold posts significant upsideBitcoin might climb from here, but the underlying demand remains too thin for a lasting runBitcoin steadies after U.S. session weakness as Donald Trump points to a 78% contraction in the trade deficit.Bitcoin retreats to $66,000 and U.S. shares stall after Fed minutes hint at another rate hike.The UAE’s bitcoin mining activities have accumulated $344 million in unrealized profits.Why this uncommon RSI crash into oversold levels may mean a long, gradual climb for bitcoinBitcoin and ether climb amid low volatility, leaving altcoins behind.Bitcoin, ether and XRP exchange-traded funds face withdrawals, even as Solana-linked products attract support.The $40,000 strike put on Bitcoin has climbed to the second-largest open interest position ahead of the February expiry.Crypto weakness sends Ether, XRP and Solana sliding, even as Asian shares climb on a tech-sector boost.Bitcoin faces its lengthiest slide since 2022, pressured by escalating geopolitical uncertainty across markets.Falling through $70,000 marks a potential turning point toward further downside in bitcoin.While bitcoin ETFs continue to oversee billions following the crash, the steady inflows may belie more difficult market conditionsThe recent Bitcoin plunge hints at an AI-led crisis on the horizon, but extraordinary action from the Federal Reserve will ignite the next record rally, says Arthur Hayes.Holdings of bitcoin exchange-traded funds by Abu Dhabi wealth funds climbed past $1 billion heading into 2026.Bitcoin hovers close to $68,000 with volatility subsiding, while WLFI posts gains ahead of the Mar-a-Lago forum.eToro jumped 14% in trading after posting record Q4 results, shrugging off a slowdown in digital asset revenue.Bitcoin trades below $67,000 as the selloff in software names deepens.Strategy disclosed a $168 million bitcoin purchase for the previous week, under the leadership of Michael SaylorBitcoin and broader crypto slide while tech stocks and gold weaken, strengthening their positive correlation with the Nasdaq.Bitcoin stays on the back foot near $68,000, with lingering weakness even as volatility calms.After three years, DeFi platform ZeroLend shuts down amid inactive chains and exploit-related lossesBank of America survey reveals surge in anti-dollar bets. Here’s the potential impact on bitcoin 9Bitcoin faces a potential drop to $10,000 as recession concerns intensify, Mike McGlone says.After absorbing $540 million in sell orders, ether rebounds to outperform the wider crypto space.Strategy asserts it can endure a bitcoin plunge to $8,000 and would equitize outstanding debt.At Consensus, Binance’s CZ backs panel claims that limited privacy is stalling crypto growth.Crypto prices plunge into the red, dragging bitcoin down to $68,000.“There’s nothing illegal about what we do”: Inside a U.S.-sanctioned stablecoin issuer’s drive to scale into a crypto giantFollowing heavy dip-buying, XRP surges beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.U.S. institutional players remain upbeat on Bitcoin as offshore traders scale down exposure.BlackRock digital assets executive cautions that leverage-induced volatility could weaken Bitcoin’s credibility.Bitcoin rallies toward $70,000 on moderating inflation in the wake of an $8.7 billion wipeout.The investment manager deployed $12 million into Robinhood while committing $4 million to Bitmine Immersion Technologies, an ether treasury firm.Coinbase underperforms in Q4 as transaction revenue comes in below $1 billion.Bitcoin and Ethereum traded sideways ahead of key U.S. inflation figures.The long-term rally in Bitcoin is effectively “broken” unless the cryptocurrency pushes back above $85,000, a Deribit official said.After falling short of Q4 earnings expectations, Coinbase faced a wave of price target cuts from Wall Street analysts.Bitcoin falls close to last week’s lows as fears over AI weigh on tech and push precious metals lowerSTRC reclaims $100, opening the door for Strategy to ramp up Bitcoin buying.Bitcoin suffered its largest realized loss ever in last week’s downturn, but evidence of a market floor is starting to surface.Even a modest 1% crypto allocation in Asia could drive $2 trillion in new investment, according to a BlackRock executive.Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, believes bitcoin will benefit from the “deflationary chaos” ushered in by AI and technological advances.Bitcoin dips below $66,000 as broader crypto prices retreat alongside U.S. equities.Standard Chartered projects a pullback to $50K for bitcoin and $1,400 for ether prior to a market rebound
Tue. Mar 3rd, 2026
Trending News: Bitcoin’s downside may be limited if gold comparison signals a bottom, analyst notesSpaceX’s once-$780M bitcoin treasury now valued near $545M as IPO filing loomsBets tied to the U.S.–Iran situation push Polymarket to record worldwide trading volumes above $529MBitcoin rallies beyond $68K amid reports Iran confirms leader slain in U.S.-Israel air raidsAs funding rates slide to their lowest point in three months, Bitcoin may be positioning for a short squeeze.Ongoing strikes by Iran on U.S. military bases in the region may increase the risk of further Bitcoin downside.Bitcoin edges lower toward $63,000 after U.S. and Israel launch coordinated strikes on Iran.Weekend pressure pushes Bitcoin down to $65,000, with Solana, XRP and Dogecoin each shedding about 6%.Bitcoin gives back gains as Wall Street drops and gold advances against a backdrop of mounting macro headwinds.According to Deribit, market participants, including Bitcoin ETF holders and treasury firms, are stacking defenses against a drop beneath $60,000.Bitcoin, ether, and solana retreat, even as decred and AI-themed coins climb.Bitcoin retreats at week’s end amid persistent risk-off flows, though leading cryptocurrencies maintain weekly progress.Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings gains 17% as it teams up with Starwood Capital Group on AI data center expansion.World Liberty Financial introduces staking-based voting rights with USD1 circulation now above $4.7BBitcoin climbs to $70,000 before losing momentum, as altcoins lead a broad market surge.Bitcoin pushes toward $69,000 again, but experts suggest the market isn’t clear of danger.A $75 hashrate rental delivers a $200,000 windfall for an independent Bitcoin miner.Bitcoin falls below $67,000 again, rapidly reversing the previous session’s gains.ZachXBT has alleged insider trading activity involving a team member at Axiom.Bitcoin remains capped below $70,000 as Polkadot and Uniswap drive a surge among alternative tokens.Bitcoin breaks through $68,500 in a strengthening upswing, as Circle heads a broader rally in crypto stocksCryptocurrencies rally off oversold levels, pushing the altcoin season index back toward its January high watermark.A U.S.-regulated crypto bank has invested in preferred shares of Strategy, one of the largest corporate bitcoin holders.Bitcoin tops $65,000 again as the dollar retreats and confidence in further gains builds.The recent dip saw buyers acquire upwards of 400,000 Bitcoin between $60K and $70KMounting Pressure Across Digital Assets Leaves Bitcoin Hovering Above Forced-Sell LevelsChicago Is Becoming the Center of Bitcoin Price FormationBettors Stake $3M on Polymarket Predicting ZachXBT’s Next TargetBitcoin tops $64,000 again, buoying crypto miners as the sell-off in AI-linked software names moderates.Bitcoin Drops Beneath $63K, and Previous Market Patterns Warn of Additional WeaknessBitcoin’s U.S. demand trend has persisted in negative territory for a historic 40-day period.Bitcoin and Altcoins Retreat as AI Worries Spark 11% IBM PlungeBitcoin gives up gains as sharp declines in software and private equity pressure stocks and cryptocurrencies.Volatility hits Trump-linked stablecoin after WLFI says it’s targeted by a coordinated effort.The firm’s 100th bitcoin accumulation notice showed it bought 592 BTC for a total of $39.8 million.Investors yank $3.8B from Bitcoin ETFs in longest outflow stretch on recordBTC stabilizes after late-night market turmoil, rallying back to $66,000.Bitcoin slides past the $65K mark, down 5% as whale distribution accelerates and short-term buyers cash outBinance sees bitcoin balances rise to a multi-month high last seen in November 2024 — what it means for tradersBitdeer Technologies Group exited its bitcoin position completely as it redirected capital into AI-focused data center operations.As crypto sentiment reverted to “extreme fear,” a $61 million Bitcoin whale faced liquidation on HTX.Bitcoin wavers near $68,000, with DOGE and ETH sliding on tariff concernsSearches for ‘Bitcoin to zero’ climb in the U.S., yet bottom call remains uncertainBlue Owl’s liquidity strains are reviving 2008 comparisons among investors — and the uncertainty might catalyze bitcoin’s next upward breakout.Bitcoin pushes closer to $68,000 unfazed by Trump’s tariff announcement, as altcoins power a limited uptick.Bitcoin reflects signals similar to its late 2022 bottom, K33 analysis showsBitcoin slides following Trump’s move to hike international tariffs to 15%, defying Supreme Court rulingBitcoin surges on the headline but fades as the Supreme Court nullifies Trump tariffs.Bitcoin marks its worst year-opening performance on record after 50 days.How could XRP move next as volatility cools to 2024 troughs?BTC maintains $67K levels as traders position for potential declines.CME’s around-the-clock crypto trading initiative may mark a turning point for Bitcoin’s weekend weakness.Ethereum scaling token AZTEC spikes 82% on twin listings in the South Korean market.Hedging demand stays elevated in options markets despite bitcoin’s price rebound.Bitcoin posts a 15% difficulty increase — its biggest since 2021 — even as the asset trades lower.With U.S.–Iran tensions heating up, Bitcoin eyes $68K and gold posts significant upsideBitcoin might climb from here, but the underlying demand remains too thin for a lasting runBitcoin steadies after U.S. session weakness as Donald Trump points to a 78% contraction in the trade deficit.Bitcoin retreats to $66,000 and U.S. shares stall after Fed minutes hint at another rate hike.The UAE’s bitcoin mining activities have accumulated $344 million in unrealized profits.Why this uncommon RSI crash into oversold levels may mean a long, gradual climb for bitcoinBitcoin and ether climb amid low volatility, leaving altcoins behind.Bitcoin, ether and XRP exchange-traded funds face withdrawals, even as Solana-linked products attract support.The $40,000 strike put on Bitcoin has climbed to the second-largest open interest position ahead of the February expiry.Crypto weakness sends Ether, XRP and Solana sliding, even as Asian shares climb on a tech-sector boost.Bitcoin faces its lengthiest slide since 2022, pressured by escalating geopolitical uncertainty across markets.Falling through $70,000 marks a potential turning point toward further downside in bitcoin.While bitcoin ETFs continue to oversee billions following the crash, the steady inflows may belie more difficult market conditionsThe recent Bitcoin plunge hints at an AI-led crisis on the horizon, but extraordinary action from the Federal Reserve will ignite the next record rally, says Arthur Hayes.Holdings of bitcoin exchange-traded funds by Abu Dhabi wealth funds climbed past $1 billion heading into 2026.Bitcoin hovers close to $68,000 with volatility subsiding, while WLFI posts gains ahead of the Mar-a-Lago forum.eToro jumped 14% in trading after posting record Q4 results, shrugging off a slowdown in digital asset revenue.Bitcoin trades below $67,000 as the selloff in software names deepens.Strategy disclosed a $168 million bitcoin purchase for the previous week, under the leadership of Michael SaylorBitcoin and broader crypto slide while tech stocks and gold weaken, strengthening their positive correlation with the Nasdaq.Bitcoin stays on the back foot near $68,000, with lingering weakness even as volatility calms.After three years, DeFi platform ZeroLend shuts down amid inactive chains and exploit-related lossesBank of America survey reveals surge in anti-dollar bets. Here’s the potential impact on bitcoin 9Bitcoin faces a potential drop to $10,000 as recession concerns intensify, Mike McGlone says.After absorbing $540 million in sell orders, ether rebounds to outperform the wider crypto space.Strategy asserts it can endure a bitcoin plunge to $8,000 and would equitize outstanding debt.At Consensus, Binance’s CZ backs panel claims that limited privacy is stalling crypto growth.Crypto prices plunge into the red, dragging bitcoin down to $68,000.“There’s nothing illegal about what we do”: Inside a U.S.-sanctioned stablecoin issuer’s drive to scale into a crypto giantFollowing heavy dip-buying, XRP surges beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.U.S. institutional players remain upbeat on Bitcoin as offshore traders scale down exposure.BlackRock digital assets executive cautions that leverage-induced volatility could weaken Bitcoin’s credibility.Bitcoin rallies toward $70,000 on moderating inflation in the wake of an $8.7 billion wipeout.The investment manager deployed $12 million into Robinhood while committing $4 million to Bitmine Immersion Technologies, an ether treasury firm.Coinbase underperforms in Q4 as transaction revenue comes in below $1 billion.Bitcoin and Ethereum traded sideways ahead of key U.S. inflation figures.The long-term rally in Bitcoin is effectively “broken” unless the cryptocurrency pushes back above $85,000, a Deribit official said.After falling short of Q4 earnings expectations, Coinbase faced a wave of price target cuts from Wall Street analysts.Bitcoin falls close to last week’s lows as fears over AI weigh on tech and push precious metals lowerSTRC reclaims $100, opening the door for Strategy to ramp up Bitcoin buying.Bitcoin suffered its largest realized loss ever in last week’s downturn, but evidence of a market floor is starting to surface.Even a modest 1% crypto allocation in Asia could drive $2 trillion in new investment, according to a BlackRock executive.Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, believes bitcoin will benefit from the “deflationary chaos” ushered in by AI and technological advances.Bitcoin dips below $66,000 as broader crypto prices retreat alongside U.S. equities.Standard Chartered projects a pullback to $50K for bitcoin and $1,400 for ether prior to a market rebound
Tue. Mar 3rd, 2026

Bitcoin’s Biggest Deleveraging Event Driven by Crypto-Native Traders, Not Traditional Finance

Crypto-Native Traders Drive Bitcoin’s Largest Ever Deleveraging Event

Friday saw roughly $12 billion in Bitcoin futures positions liquidated, marking the largest nominal liquidation event in crypto history and signaling a potential market bottom.

Open interest (OI) — the total value of outstanding futures and perpetual contracts — fell sharply. Prior to the sell-off, Bitcoin’s OI stood at about $70 billion (560,000 BTC). Following deleveraging, OI dropped to $58 billion (481,000 BTC). Adjusting for BTC terms offers a clearer view of the scale, given Bitcoin’s price decline from $122,000 to $107,000 during the event.

Glassnode data shows this was the largest single-day deleveraging in USD terms and the second-largest in BTC terms, behind only the March 2020 COVID crash. While the CME, primarily used by institutional investors, saw little change (OI near 145,000 BTC), Binance experienced a sharp drop from $16 billion (130,000 BTC) to $12 billion (105,000 BTC), indicating the event was concentrated among crypto-native traders rather than traditional finance.

Historically, such large-scale, single-day reductions in OI have often coincided with market bottoms, including the March 2020 COVID crash, China’s 2021 mining ban sell-off, and the FTX collapse in November 2022.

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