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Summary
The crypto market dipped by 2.95% to $2.39 trillion over the last 24 hours, mainly due to a mass liquidation of leveraged Bitcoin positions. This triggered long position closures and sent the market down. There’s a strong negative correlation (-56%) with gold, indicating a specific crypto sell-off rather than a broader macroeconomic downturn.
1. Main reason: A sell-off triggered by derivatives, with over $454 million in long Bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours, starting a downward spiral.
2. Secondary reasons: Ongoing outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and a symbolic sell-off of Bitcoin by a major corporate holder (Strategy), which has shaken institutional investor confidence.
3. Short-term outlook: If Bitcoin can’t hold the support zone around $69.5k–$70k, the sell-off might continue down to around $65k. To reverse the market, we need to stabilize ETF flows and break the resistance at $72k.
#BTC🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Bitcoin is experiencing a major dip: What's causing the drop and what’s the current situation?

Today, Bitcoin's price tanked over 5%, nearing the $66,000 mark. The price dropped more than 5% in the last 24 hours, hitting $67,312. Consequently, BTC's total losses over the past week have exceeded 12%. This marks the first time since April that it has dipped below the $68,000 level and it's currently trading about 46% off its all-time high of $126,080.

Among the factors pressuring sellers in the market is last week's Bitcoin sell-off by Strategy, a firm known for its Bitcoin-focused strategies. They unloaded 32 BTC worth around $2.5 million, marking their first Bitcoin sale since 2022.
On another note, the ongoing outflow from American spot Bitcoin ETFs is also shaking investor confidence. Over the last 11 trading days, there has been a net outflow of capital from Bitcoin ETFs, totaling more than $3.4 billion during this period. As a result, the net inflow into American spot Bitcoin ETFs has turned negative since the start of the year.
#BTC☀️ #ETH🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Jeffrey Kendrick, the global head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered Bank, stated that the recent sell-off of Bitcoin by Strategy could signal the start of a new bullish phase for Ethereum against Bitcoin.

According to Kendrick, Strategy's sale of 32 BTC at the end of May represents only about 0.004% of the company's total reserve of 843,700 BTC, making its financial impact quite limited. However, the analyst noted that the market's reaction to this event was significant, stating: "Yesterday might have been the first day Ethereum started to outpace Bitcoin." Kendrick compared the current outlook for Ethereum to Amazon, which continued to thrive after the dot-com bubble burst in 2001. Acknowledging Ethereum's recent weak performance compared to Bitcoin, Kendrick argued that the fundamental metrics of the network are continuing to strengthen, particularly noting the rise of stablecoin adoption, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
In light of these events, the Standard Chartered analyst maintains a long-term bullish outlook on Ethereum. Kendrick predicts that ETH could reach $4,000 by the end of 2026 and $40,000 by the end of 2030.

WHAT IS HAPPENING ⁉️
📌In Cherepovets, the largest chemical plant is on fire after a night drone attack.
📌Drones have been attacking the Leningrad region for the 4th night in a row.

📌Ust-Luga is in turmoil! Amid explosions and arrivals in the Leningrad region, workers began a scuffle with security. It is reported that Kazakh workers who were not allowed to change shifts entered the conflict.

📌Deputy Prime Minister Novak acknowledged that Russia cannot increase oil production. Even with favorable market conditions.

📌62 Russian coal companies are on the brink of collapse due to economic problems. 20 of them have already suspended production, and 14 have decided to liquidate or conserve mines, reported Dmitry Islamov, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation.

📌Only a quarter of Russian small businesses are confident in their survival. Only 23.7% of Russian small, medium, and micro businesses are confident about their future, according to a survey by "Opora Russia."

📌The rating of "United Russia" continues to decline. According to the latest survey by VTsIOM, support for the ruling party is currently estimated at just 29.3%. If the trend continues, the figure may drop below the record low of 2021 — when it reached 27%.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing one of the most tense moments in recent months. In March 2026, the escalation of the situation in the Middle East triggered a sharp reaction from financial markets.

After reports of military strikes between the USA, Israel, and Iran, Bitcoin dropped to $63,000, and the total capitalization of the cryptocurrency market decreased by about $128 billion in just a few hours. The volume of liquidations exceeded $200 million, indicating a high level of position overload and nervousness among market participants.

However, the panic was short-lived — BTC quickly recovered to around $68,000. This dynamic underscores how sensitive the market remains to geopolitical risks, while also demonstrating its ability to rebound quickly.

The situation in the region remains uncertain. Any further escalation of the conflict could impact oil prices, global stock markets, and crypto assets. In such conditions, investors are closely monitoring the news background and managing risks more cautiously.

March could be a turning point for the digital asset market — much will depend on geopolitical stabilization and the sentiments of global investors.

At the **American naval base — the headquarters of the Fifth Fleet of the U.S. Navy in Manama (Bahrain), ballistic missiles were launched from Iran. This occurred against the backdrop of regional escalation provoked by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. 
• Explosions were heard, smoke was rising over the base, air defense systems and sirens were activated. 
• Bahraini military claim that some missiles were intercepted by their air defense systems.
 This attack is part of a broader wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes against U.S. and allied facilities in the Persian Gulf, including Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE.

The overall picture remains tense: there are no signs of de-escalation yet. For risky assets, including cryptocurrencies, as well as for commodity markets, this backdrop is rather negative.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to intensify strikes in the coming days. There are also reports of plans to call up to 100 thousand reservists.
• Donald Trump, in a comment to The Atlantic, stated that Iran offered to resume negotiations, and he agreed to contact. However, he did not specify whether this would lead to a suspension of strikes. According to him, hostilities will continue until the set goals are achieved. The U.S. intends to prevent Iran from acquiring long-range missiles and nuclear weapons.

The United Kingdom, France, and Germany warned Iran of a possible military response to strikes against countries in the region.
• The Gulf Cooperation Council countries stated their right to respond in the event of attacks on their territories.

against the backdrop of attacks by Israel and the USA on Iran
Bitcoin fell below $64,000.

The price of Bitcoin dropped below $64,000 on Saturday after news emerged that Israel and the United States had struck Iran. This decline of the leading global cryptocurrency was not a big surprise, especially considering that Bitcoin has been in a five-month losing streak.

Bitcoin was not the only one affected today; other major cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum and Solana, also incurred losses. This decline is part of a recurring trend where Bitcoin tends to fall on geopolitical news.

There is a real risk that more countries could get involved in the conflict if Iran decides to retaliate against neighbors where US military bases are located.

🏁 A significant milestone has been reached

Binance is proud to announce that we have become the world's first digital asset trading platform to receive a full package of licenses from the FSRA under the ADGM for global operations.

This is a landmark breakthrough that raises the level of regulation, security, transparency, and user protection in the digital asset space to a new global standard.

Operating within the internationally recognized regulatory environment of ADGM enhances our ability to create a mature, secure, and resilient financial infrastructure for users around the world.

It also strengthens Binance's position as a global leader in digital finance and demonstrates the power of regulatory cooperation in shaping the future of the industry.

This stage confirms our commitment:
1️⃣ to creating a safe, transparent, and institutionally-ready global crypto ecosystem
2️⃣ to the large-scale development of compliance
3️⃣ to responsible innovation for users around the world

A turning point for the industry.
A huge step towards mass adoption.
One step closer to the goal — to provide access to crypto for a billion users 💛

Serious Fraud Office (SFO) arrested two people in a cryptocurrency scheme worth £20 million.

The British Serious Fraud Office (SFO) detained two individuals in connection with a major cryptocurrency scheme amounting to around £20 million. According to the agency, the suspects were involved in a complex fraudulent operation related to illegal fundraising and deceiving investors. Searches and evidence collection are currently ongoing, and the investigation is considered one of the most significant crypto cases in the country in recent times.
#seriousfraud

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing one of the harshest months of the year — capitalization has significantly dropped.

The cryptocurrency market is going through one of the harshest and most tense months of the current year. The total capitalization of digital assets has noticeably decreased — pressure from macroeconomic factors, a decline in trading activity, and an increase in uncertainty among investors have led to a massive downturn.

Many leading cryptocurrencies are showing double-digit losses, while altcoins are falling even more sharply. The market is witnessing a mass realization of losses, and the fear and greed index is rapidly shifting into the "fear" zone. Traders are being cautious, reducing risks and preferring to wait until the situation stabilizes.

Experts link the current decline to a combination of several factors: the tightening of monetary policy in the USA, a decrease in liquidity volumes, stock market volatility, and a general cooling of interest in risky assets. Against this backdrop, even positive news has a weak effect.

Nevertheless, analysts note that such periods often serve as preparation for new phases of accumulation.

Bitcoin broke $88,000: SwanDesk head expects a return to below $10,000

The cryptocurrency market is once again under pressure. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) has lost 2.75%, breaking the $88,000 mark, and its weekly losses have exceeded 13%. CEO of the analytical platform SwanDesk, Jacob King, believes this is just the beginning and predicts a pullback to $10,000.

On the subject: Bitcoin will get stuck between $60,000 and $80,000 if the Fed does not lower the rate — CryptoQuant

At the same time, analysts do not think that one announcement was enough to wipe out nearly $2 trillion in just a few minutes. In their opinion, the announcement from the Treasury Department served more as a 'switch' for sentiment. This is despite the fact that investors are already on edge.

"When the market suddenly starts to fall sharply, many panic and rush for the exit because they think that 'the bubble is bursting.' The same mechanism works in the opposite direction. When stocks rise sharply, the rally accelerates as capital returns to stocks in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector."
Analysts also note that ideally there should be a multitude of retail forecasts for prices below $70,000. Historically, prices always move in the opposite direction of what most predict.

The world is losing trust in the dollar, and the Global South is beginning an active search for alternatives, writes Bloomberg. The reasons lie in Washington's policies: the imposition of tariffs against allies and enemies, pressure from the White House on the Fed, rising national debt, and the use of currency as a weapon through sanctions. All of this, along with competition from China and the weakening of alliances in the Middle East, is changing the financial map of the world.

If at the beginning of the century the dollar accounted for over 70% of global currency reserves, that share has now fallen below 60%.

China has already stopped increasing purchases of dollar assets and may begin to sell them off in the future. The Gulf countries are now spending billions on megaprojects at home and investing in risky assets around the world, instead of "parking" money in U.S. Treasury bonds.

The US Senate is discussing new rules for cryptocurrencies

The US Senate is currently discussing new regulations for the oversight of cryptocurrencies. The nominee for the head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is undergoing hearings and answering questions about how digital assets, cryptocurrency derivatives will be regulated, and what powers will remain with the SEC.

Experts warn that new regulations could simultaneously strengthen legal clarity and increase requirements for exchanges and investors. For the market, this means a potential increase in volatility: cryptocurrencies may react sharply to news about new laws or restrictions.

A sharp change in the structure of the cryptocurrency market has been recorded on Binance

At the beginning of November, a noticeable change in trading structure occurred on the largest exchange, Binance. From November 11 to 14, the volume of BTC futures decreased by 63%. Trading volume fell from $11.57 billion to $4.25 billion. At the same time, spot transactions for BTC increased by 28% and reached $3.22 billion. The market demonstrated unusual movement that had rarely been seen before.

Meanwhile, ETH followed the same pattern, but the scenario was even sharper. Futures transactions for Ethereum fell by 87% and decreased to $1.21 billion. Spot trading increased by 19%. The ratio flipped. The indicator fell from 5.41x to 0.51x. Spot transactions for the first time exceeded the volumes of the derivatives market.

However, within 72 hours, the market regained its positions. BTC futures trading rose to $12.74 billion, exceeding the base by 10%. The ratio returned to 5.29x. A similar indicator for ETH increased to 4.41x. ETH futures remained below the base by 19%, but the structure began to recover. Experts noted: "For Luna, it took months. FTX did not recover at all. The November stress ended in 3 days."

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission promised to suspend checks on crypto companies

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that it has not scheduled inspections of crypto companies for 2026. The SEC's inspections department clarified that starting in 2026, the agency is moving away from the practices of the previous administration of Gary Gensler, when the review of the activities of issuers of digital assets, including spot ETFs on Bitcoin and Ethereum, was highlighted as a separate area of activity. The current SEC Chairman Paul Atkins reported that the new inspection plan intends to focus on traditional fiduciary duties of companies, such as safeguarding user assets, protecting personal data, and cyber resilience. The official described the easing of pressure on the U.S. crypto industry as a desire to establish a dialogue with participants in the digital asset market and to make federal inspectors' checks a means of jointly coordinating regulatory requirements.

The SEC unexpectedly excluded cryptocurrency from its priorities for 2026

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an updated plan for its examination and oversight priorities for 2026 — and the most surprising thing about this document is what is not in it.
Cryptocurrencies have completely disappeared from the list of areas that the SEC intends to focus on.

Just a year ago, the crypto industry was considered one of the key risk areas, and the regulator actively initiated investigations, filed lawsuits against projects and exchanges, and tightened requirements for companies working with digital assets.

Experts are already calling what is happening an unexpected turn, as this step contrasts with the SEC's long-standing tough policy towards the crypto market. Some believe that the regulator is now betting on other risk areas, while crypto is gradually becoming more understandable and regulated.

The British court sentenced the "queen of bitcoin" to 11 years and 8 months for fraud of $7.3 billion.

On Tuesday, the "queen of bitcoin" Jimin Qian was finally convicted. The trial lasted more than a month, and the case spanned over 5 years. She received a sentence of 11 years and 8 months, while her accomplice, 47-year-old Malaysian Seng Hock Ling, received 4 years and 11 months. The proven amount of damage was over £5.5 billion (approximately $7.3 billion at the current exchange rate).

Qian began her criminal career back in 2012 when Chinese authorities began investigating her activities related to smaller-scale schemes in the provinces of Anhui and Jilin.

One of the victims was a family that was forced to sell their home to invest in her scheme, while another victim stated that due to financial difficulties, they lost their family.

In July 2017, Qian fled China, traveling on a moped to Myanmar, and then made her way to the UK using fake documents under the name Yadi Zhang. There, she attempted to launder money through property purchases. Her accomplices, particularly the Malaysian Seng Hock Ling, assisted in these efforts. In 2018, they attempted to acquire property worth £24 million, which attracted the attention of the British police.

In 2018, the police conducted searches at Qian's rented house and that of her accomplices, discovering bitcoin wallets containing a large amount of bitcoins. The arrest took place only in April 2024. At the time of her arrest, she had over £60 million in four crypto wallets, as well as fake passports and cash. At the time of her arrest, her cryptocurrency portfolio amounted to over 61,000 bitcoins, which as of September 2024 was worth over £5.5 billion.

Bitcoin is trading around $98 thousand, having only reached such values in May.

In the last hour, long positions worth over $200 million have been liquidated on exchanges, with the majority being in Bitcoin.

Among the largest coins, Solana has dropped the most, with the SOL price falling to $145, a level not seen since July.

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