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Under hostile Swedish tax rules, HIVE Digital is winding down Bitcoin mining and quadrupling Canadian AI data‑center capacity, swapping halving risk for contracted GPU revenue. Summary HIVE says “misu

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Check In Weekly, Win Prizes Weekly — Join the Fun!Create Content for HTX and Win a Share of 1000U!A $10m SOFR options win on “higher for longer” rates shows where real money is made upstream of crypto

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A $10m SOFR options win on “higher for longer” rates shows where real money is made upstream of crypto, as oil‑driven inflation forces markets to kill early Fed cuts. Summary A trader reportedly made about $10 million this month on SOFR‑linked options initiated in January, effectively shorting the market’s dovish Fed path. Surging oil and Middle East risk have revived inflation fears, pushing yields higher, slashing odds of near‑term cuts, and revaluing the entire front‑end rates surface. Slower, shallower easing supports the dollar and front‑end yields, choking risk appetite for duration trades from long‑dated tech to high‑beta altcoins and DeFi. Macro just handed one trader the kind of P&L most crypto desks pretend they’re running. A short‑term interest‑rate options position tied to the Federal Reserve’s policy path has reportedly booked around 10 million dollars in profit this month, as surging oil prices forced markets to reprice the timing and depth of U.S. rate cuts. You might also like: BTC traders brace for $2B liquidation risk as market hovers near key levels According to Jinshi News, the bet was initiated in January using options linked to the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR), the key benchmark closely tracking the Fed funds corridor. At entry, the trade was effectively a leveraged expression that the market was too dovish on how quickly the Fed would ease. That thesis has snapped into focus over the past two weeks as Middle East tensions pushed crude to its highest levels since 2022, reviving inflation concerns and killing off hopes of early, aggressive cuts.The mechanical impact is brutal but simple: higher oil feeds into inflation expectations, which pushes Treasury yields and SOFR‑linked rates higher, revaluing the entire options surface. As traders slashed the implied probability of near‑term cuts and shifted toward a “higher for longer” path, 

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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge Bitcoin Traders on Edge: $2 Billion Liquidation Risk Looms Near Key Levels Bitcoin is currently navigating a high-stakes volatility corridor, with Coi

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Bitcoin Traders on Edge: $2 Billion Liquidation Risk Looms Near Key Levels
Bitcoin is currently navigating a high-stakes volatility corridor, with Coinglass data revealing over $2 billion in potential "long" liquidations if prices dip below $70,346. Conversely, a breakout above $77,312 could trigger a $1.5 billion short squeeze. This precarious balance comes on the heels of a turbulent 24-hour period that saw $402 million in total crypto liquidations, signaling a heavily leveraged market.
While Bitcoin recently traded around the $73,778 mark—up nearly 6%—the concentration of leveraged positions suggests that any significant price movement will be aggressively amplified. Current market sentiment is characterized by "crowded leverage," where tight liquidation clusters act as a powder keg for forced deleveraging.
Market Prediction
Analysis of the liquidation heatmap suggests that Bitcoin is caught in a "liquidity hunt." While bulls have successfully defended the $70,000 support, the mounting short positions near $75,000 create a magnet for a potential upward spike. Analysts predict that if Bitcoin can sustain its momentum above $74,000, a short squeeze could rapidly propel the price toward the $80,000 psychological barrier. However, failure to maintain current levels could lead to a rapid flush toward $68,000 as long positions are forcibly exited. For now, the trend remains cautiously bullish, provided macroeconomic stability persists.
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Institutions had ‘diamond hands’ during bitcoin's 50% plunge, Bitwise's Matt Hougan says

Institutional investors may be proving more resilient bitcoin holders than critics expected, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, who says ETF flow data suggests professional investors have largely held onto their positions during the crypto market’s steep decline.

“The best evidence we have is in the ETF market,” Hougan said. “Bitcoin ETFs accumulated roughly $60 billion in net flows from their launch in January 2024 through October 2025. Since October 2025, prices are down 50%, but we've seen less than $10 billion in outflows from ETFs.”



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Check In Weekly, Win Prizes Weekly — Join the Fun!Create Content for HTX and Win a Share of 1000U!Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge Pi Network has officially opened its second migratio

Pi Network has officially opened its second migration phase, allowing Pioneers who have already moved their first Pi balance to Mainnet to bring additional tokens on-chain. The announcement, which was first made on Pi Day on March 14, is now rolling out gradually across the network and represents one of the most anticipated milestones the community has been waiting for.When Pi Network launched its Open Network in February 2025, Pioneers were able to migrate their first transferable Pi balance to Mainnet for the first time. That was the first migration. What is now live is the second migration, meaning tokens that were not part of the initial transfer, including accumulated mining rewards and referral bonuses, can now make their way on-chain.This is an important development for supply dynamics. More Pi entering Mainnet means more tokens available for real ecosystem activity, whether that is payments, DEX trading, or participation in the newly launched Pi Launchpad. It also means Pioneers who have been holding additional balances off-chain now have a path to full participation in the ecosystem.

The rollout is gradual by design. Pi Network has been consistent about phased releases to avoid flooding the market or overwhelming infrastructure, and second migrations follow that same approach.

The eligibility requirement is straightforward but non-negotiable. Before any migration, first or second, can be processed, Pioneers must set up two-factor authentication on their Pi Wallet through Step 5 of the Mainnet Checklist.

This step may require adding a trusted email address to the account if one has not already been linked. Pi Network has been explicit about why this requirement exists: blockchain transactions are irreversible and immutable. Once Pi moves on-chain, there is no undo button. The 2FA requirement is designed t

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Check In Weekly, Win Prizes Weekly — Join the Fun!Create Content for HTX and Win a Share of 1000U!OPN: Omnichain Prediction Market BlackRock’s ETHB staking ETF routes 70–95% of its Ethereum into valid


BlackRock’s ETHB staking ETF routes 70–95% of its Ethereum into validators run by Figment and others. Summary ETHB is BlackRock’s first Ethereum ETF that adds staking rewards on top of spot exposure, with roughly 70–95% of ETH staked at any given time. Figment runs part of the validator infrastructure for ETHB alongside Galaxy Digital and Attestant, handling block proposals, attestations, and network security duties for the fund’s staked ETH. The ETF launched with about $100–107m in assets, did roughly $15.5m in first-day volume, and passes around 82% of gross staking rewards to shareholders, with a 0.25% fee cut to 0.12% on the first $2.5b for a year. BlackRock’s new iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) is pulling institutional staking into the ETF wrapper — and delegating a crucial piece of that infrastructure to Figment. The fund, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker ETHB, is BlackRock’s first crypto product that offers staking rewards on top of spot exposure, staking between roughly 70% and 95% of its ether holdings through professional validator operators. Figment has been named one of the key node operators for ETHB, responsible for running Ethereum validation infrastructure, processing transactions, and helping secure the network on behalf of the trust. ETHB quietly marks a structural shift in how traditional finance can access Ethereum’s (ETH) proof‑of‑stake economy. At launch, the ETF came to market with around $100–107 million in initial assets and generated about $15.5 million in trading volume on its first day, according to multiple data providers. Under normal conditions, the fund stakes most of that ether, returning roughly 82% of gross staking rewards to shareholders, with the current implied annualized yield around 3.1%, while BlackRock and its partners retain the remainder as fees. Management fees are set at 0.25%

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Check In Weekly, Win Prizes Weekly — Join the Fun!BTW: Bitcoin-Native L1Hyperliquid (HYPE) has climbed to fresh highs for the first time since November, bringing the market’s focus to the next potenti

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has climbed to fresh highs for the first time since November, bringing the market’s focus to the next potential price target. Recent chart analysis shared by @ArdinNSC on X points to a developing continuation structure built on a local accumulation trend. With multiple upside levels already cleared, the technical framework now centers on whether the market can extend the move toward the next target.

Accumulation Curve Structure Drives Breakout Momentum
The chart posted by Ardin highlights a clear local accumulation curve that developed over several weeks. Instead of reversing sharply, Hyperliquid (HYPE) formed a rounded structure where price gradually transitioned from decline into recovery. This curved formation reflected a prolonged phase where buyers steadily absorbed supply, allowing the market to stabilize before advancing.

As the accumulation process matured, HYPE’s price began pushing into higher levels that had previously acted as resistance. The first notable level sat near $36.50. Once this barrier was cleared, the upward move accelerated toward the next target positioned around $38.50.

Both levels were taken out within a short period, confirming that the earlier consolidation phase had evolved into a stronger expansion move. The breakout also coincided with price following the upward arc of the accumulation curve, reinforcing the idea that the structure served as a base for continuation rather than a temporary rebound.

With these resistance levels now behind the market, the chart shows Hyperliquid (HYPE) trading above them, effectively transforming former barriers into areas that could now support price during any short-term pullbacks.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) Retest Zone Holds Key To $40 Target
With the initial targets already reached, attention has shifted to whether Hyperliquid (HYPE) can sustain its position above newly reclaimed levels. The chart outlines a 

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Check In Weekly, Win Prizes Weekly — Join the Fun!BTW: Bitcoin-Native L1A fresh clash between XRP critics and defenders broke out on X after Chainlink Community Liaison Zach Rynes (@ChainLinkGod) argu

A fresh clash between XRP critics and defenders broke out on X after Chainlink Community Liaison Zach Rynes (@ChainLinkGod) argued that the XRP investment thesis has failed to keep pace with how crypto markets and financial infrastructure have evolved. His central claim was blunt: the XRP Ledger is now a “ghost chain,” while the use case once pitched for XRP as a bridge asset has largely been overtaken by stablecoins and broader interoperability infrastructure.

Rynes framed the dispute around what he called the long-running retail thesis behind XRP. “The bizarre retail thesis of XRP is that it will become the global reserve currency that everything trades against, the so-called ‘XRP standard,’” he wrote. “Rather than trading Dollars for Euros directly, you would trade USD for XRP, and then XRP for EUR, because this makes payments supposedly more efficient.”

He argued that XRP supporters prefer to describe this not as a bid for reserve-currency status, but as a narrower “bridge currency” role. In his view, that distinction does not materially change the argument. He said the larger problem is that the market structure envisioned by early XRP advocates was built in other ways over the past decade.

“The XRP vision was created over a decade ago before we had modern 200K TPS high-throughput chains, programmable smart contracts, DeFi protocols, fiat-backed stablecoins, tokenized deposits, atomic DvP/PvP swaps, and cross-chain infra,” Rynes wrote. “If you listen to what the world’s largest financial institutions and market infrastructures like Swift, DTCC, JP Morgan, BlackRock, and many others are saying, you’ll find zero of them talking about the need for a ‘bridge currency.’ Rather, they talk about the need for connectivity, interoperability, privacy, compliance, and orchestration.”

That critique extended to XRP Ledger’s position in tokenization and on-chain finance. Rynes said XRPL “will bec

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Check In Weekly, Win Prizes Weekly — Join the Fun!BTW: Bitcoin-Native L1The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting has always had significant implications on the crypto market because this is wh

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting has always had significant implications on the crypto market because this is where the interest rates for the US markets are determined. With the announcement of whether there is a rate hike, a rate ease, or the interest rates staying the same, the markets always react, either positively or negatively. Now, another FOMC meeting is rolling around, and the forecast has leaned heavily toward the Fed keeping the current interest rates.

Fed Likely Keeping The Same Interest Rates
With the next FOMC meeting happening on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the predictions for what could happen are already pouring in. The FedWatch Tool on the CME websites tracks the probabilities of the outcome of each meeting, then rates it on a percentage scale.

Presently, the FedWatch Tool is reading in favor of no change. It shows a 98.1% probability that the Fed will not change interest rates, meaning that interest rates are likely to stay the same at 3.50-3.75% over the next cycle, before the next meeting.

This leaves a very low probability that the Fed will actually drop interest rates to 3.25-2.50% at only a 1.90% chance. While the tool shows that there is a 0% chance that the Fed will actually hike interest rates, especially as the Fed has been leaning toward a more dovish stance over the last year.


Source: FedWatch Tool
What A No Change Move Means For Crypto
Usually, the decision the Fed takes in each meeting triggers ripple effects across financial markets, and crypto is not left out. During times of rate hikes, which means interest rates go up, investors are much more conservative with their investments. Such an announcement is more likely to trigger a decline across the crypto market.

In the case of an interest rate ease, which means interest rates drop, it is likely to trigger a rally in the crypto market. This is because investors are likely to take more ri

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