Trending News: As Middle East oil prices top $100 a barrel, analysts weigh the possible effects on bitcoin.Ongoing whale distribution to retail traders suggests bitcoin’s recent dip might not be over yet.Bitcoin may trade in line with tech stocks, but it still serves as a valuable portfolio diversifier, an analyst notes.Strong dollar surge pushes bitcoin under $68,000 after the currency’s biggest weekly rise in a year.A strengthening four-year cycle could push bitcoin down another 30%, an investment firm predictsCrypto and DeFi markets slide as stress surfaces in a BlackRock private credit fund.Crypto and DeFi markets slide as stress surfaces in a BlackRock private credit fund.Bitcoin pulls back from $74K amid derivatives data pointing to careful market positioning.BTC retreats toward $70K ahead of key U.S. employment data as oil climbs on Iran-related supply risksBitcoin holders rapidly cashed out following the fleeting move to $74,000Trump’s demand for Iran’s unconditional surrender drives oil higher, weighing on bitcoin and stocks.City and provincial legislation prevent Vancouver mayor from pursuing Bitcoin investment.An unexpected decline of 92,000 jobs hit the U.S. in February, as the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%.Bitcoin and equities recover from early-week slide, while bonds signal lingering caution.XRP loses 3% after struggling to break the $1.45 barrier.BTC drops below $71,000, dragging ETH and DOGE lower as rally meets key resistance.Bitcoin bulls dismiss Ray Dalio’s “tired narratives,” doubling down on the asset’s future potential.Bitcoin falls back near $71,000 even as software companies lead market gains.Bitcoin’s recent dip hasn’t rattled institutional investors, says CoinShares.Bitcoin trades above $72,000 as the crypto market pauses to consolidate after the breakout.Traders eye a crucial test as bitcoin’s rally approaches a major two-year resistance zone.Crypto firm suggests a bullish bitcoin trade built around a strategic financing twist.Bitcoin pushes beyond $72,000 as ETFs record $155 million in inflows, stretching the streak to two weeks.Sons of Ton ($SONS) is Transforming the Web3 Gaming World by Building a “Cult” Identity in the TON EcosystemOver $1 billion has entered bitcoin ETFs, but the price response has been muted — an analyst explains why.Bitcoin holds ground even as ether and solana retreat with Asian equities pressured by Middle East unrest.Bitcoin edges back toward $70,000 amid $1.45B in ETF inflows over five days.Bitcoin has broken above $73,000, but cautious traders warn the move could be a bull trap.Bitcoin may accelerate toward $80,000 once it clears the ‘air pocket’ above $72,000.Bitcoin rallies toward $72,000, touching its highest level in a month on haven flows.Bitcoin rises beyond $71,000, maintaining momentum amid Middle East geopolitical unrest.The 5% pop in Bitcoin on Monday came from traders closing bearish bets, not fresh capital entering the market, per an analyst.Bitcoin holds key levels as Iran war triggers global stock market meltdownSygnum CIO: Bitcoin may slide amid liquidity constraints, but long-term bull case intactBitcoin dips under $67,000 as oil rallies and U.S. equities retreatBitcoin supply edges toward 20M as the remaining million coins require 114 more years to mineBitcoin pushes higher as BTC ETFs attract massive inflows during Iran-driven market volatilityBitcoin clears $68,000 mark with equity markets largely unmoved by Iran conflict.Bitcoin shows relative strength versus equities during risk-off mood tied to ongoing Iran conflict.Bitcoin retreats beneath $66K, U.S. futures bleed amid Iran assault on Saudi oil infrastructure.Digital asset ETFs tracking Bitcoin and Ether shed $9 billion in four months.Crypto markets weaken as oil rallies 6%, with traders pricing in the threat of a U.S.-Iran confrontation.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.
Tue. Mar 10th, 2026
Trending News: As Middle East oil prices top $100 a barrel, analysts weigh the possible effects on bitcoin.Ongoing whale distribution to retail traders suggests bitcoin’s recent dip might not be over yet.Bitcoin may trade in line with tech stocks, but it still serves as a valuable portfolio diversifier, an analyst notes.Strong dollar surge pushes bitcoin under $68,000 after the currency’s biggest weekly rise in a year.A strengthening four-year cycle could push bitcoin down another 30%, an investment firm predictsCrypto and DeFi markets slide as stress surfaces in a BlackRock private credit fund.Crypto and DeFi markets slide as stress surfaces in a BlackRock private credit fund.Bitcoin pulls back from $74K amid derivatives data pointing to careful market positioning.BTC retreats toward $70K ahead of key U.S. employment data as oil climbs on Iran-related supply risksBitcoin holders rapidly cashed out following the fleeting move to $74,000Trump’s demand for Iran’s unconditional surrender drives oil higher, weighing on bitcoin and stocks.City and provincial legislation prevent Vancouver mayor from pursuing Bitcoin investment.An unexpected decline of 92,000 jobs hit the U.S. in February, as the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%.Bitcoin and equities recover from early-week slide, while bonds signal lingering caution.XRP loses 3% after struggling to break the $1.45 barrier.BTC drops below $71,000, dragging ETH and DOGE lower as rally meets key resistance.Bitcoin bulls dismiss Ray Dalio’s “tired narratives,” doubling down on the asset’s future potential.Bitcoin falls back near $71,000 even as software companies lead market gains.Bitcoin’s recent dip hasn’t rattled institutional investors, says CoinShares.Bitcoin trades above $72,000 as the crypto market pauses to consolidate after the breakout.Traders eye a crucial test as bitcoin’s rally approaches a major two-year resistance zone.Crypto firm suggests a bullish bitcoin trade built around a strategic financing twist.Bitcoin pushes beyond $72,000 as ETFs record $155 million in inflows, stretching the streak to two weeks.Sons of Ton ($SONS) is Transforming the Web3 Gaming World by Building a “Cult” Identity in the TON EcosystemOver $1 billion has entered bitcoin ETFs, but the price response has been muted — an analyst explains why.Bitcoin holds ground even as ether and solana retreat with Asian equities pressured by Middle East unrest.Bitcoin edges back toward $70,000 amid $1.45B in ETF inflows over five days.Bitcoin has broken above $73,000, but cautious traders warn the move could be a bull trap.Bitcoin may accelerate toward $80,000 once it clears the ‘air pocket’ above $72,000.Bitcoin rallies toward $72,000, touching its highest level in a month on haven flows.Bitcoin rises beyond $71,000, maintaining momentum amid Middle East geopolitical unrest.The 5% pop in Bitcoin on Monday came from traders closing bearish bets, not fresh capital entering the market, per an analyst.Bitcoin holds key levels as Iran war triggers global stock market meltdownSygnum CIO: Bitcoin may slide amid liquidity constraints, but long-term bull case intactBitcoin dips under $67,000 as oil rallies and U.S. equities retreatBitcoin supply edges toward 20M as the remaining million coins require 114 more years to mineBitcoin pushes higher as BTC ETFs attract massive inflows during Iran-driven market volatilityBitcoin clears $68,000 mark with equity markets largely unmoved by Iran conflict.Bitcoin shows relative strength versus equities during risk-off mood tied to ongoing Iran conflict.Bitcoin retreats beneath $66K, U.S. futures bleed amid Iran assault on Saudi oil infrastructure.Digital asset ETFs tracking Bitcoin and Ether shed $9 billion in four months.Crypto markets weaken as oil rallies 6%, with traders pricing in the threat of a U.S.-Iran confrontation.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.
Tue. Mar 10th, 2026

Record $40B Trading Volume Hits Bitcoin ETFs, Led by BlackRock’s IBIT, as Institutions Exit Positions

Freepik Bitcoin Etfs Led By Blackrocks Ibit See Record 40b 52264

Bitcoin ETFs Surge to Record $40B Trading Volume, Led by BlackRock’s IBIT, Amid Institutional Sell-Off

Bitcoin ETFs hit an all-time high of $40 billion in trading volume, driven by institutional selling, with BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for $8 billion of Friday’s $11.01 billion total.

Institutional Capitulation
The surge in trading coincides with a sharp decline in bitcoin’s price and large ETF redemptions, signaling institutional capitulation—the rush to exit positions as confidence fades.

Bitcoin has fallen 23% this month to $86,700, dipping as low as $80,000 on some exchanges last week, according to CoinDesk. BlackRock’s IBIT has also dropped to its lowest level since April.

Most ETF holders are now underwater, with the weighted-average entry price above $90,000, according to Bianco Research. Reflecting this, the 11 major bitcoin ETFs have processed record redemptions totaling $3.55 billion this month.

These redemptions challenge the perception of ETFs as long-term holdings, suggesting that fears of an impending macroeconomic shock may be driving institutional capitulation.

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