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What’s Driving Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices – And Why Investors Should Be Watchful

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have declined significantly due to institutional and fundamental concerns. Bitcoin fell below $70,000, driven by a reversal in spot Bitcoin ETF flows, with outflows of $228 million on March 5 and over $348 million the following day. Broader market sell-offs, large-volume BTC sales by major holders, and selling pressure from exchanges like Binance and Coinbase contributed to the slump. Analysts predict further declines to between $60,000 and $48,000. Ethereum dropped below $2,000 amid criticism of its token economics. Short-selling firm Culper Research warned that the Fusaka upgrade expanded block capacity faster than demand, leading to low-value transactions and reduced validator earnings. The upgrade also coincided with a surge in address-poisoning attacks, resulting in an estimated $87 million in losses. Culper has shorted ETH, labeling it a "broken token" with little future economic value.

bitcoinist03/08 00:31

What’s Driving Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices – And Why Investors Should Be Watchful

bitcoinist03/08 00:31

Analyzing if Hyperliquid can become the 24/7 derivatives hub – Why and why not?

Crypto markets operate 24/7, providing continuous price discovery, especially during off-hours geopolitical or macroeconomic events, as seen with recent Middle East tensions. Derivatives dominate this ecosystem, with perpetual futures volume vastly exceeding spot trading. Hyperliquid [HYPE], a high-speed Layer-1 blockchain, is emerging as a key decentralized derivatives hub. It features ultra-fast block finality, an on-chain order book, and a cross-margin model. With significant volume and open interest, it is consolidating liquidity in the decentralized space, sometimes offering better order book depth than centralized competitors like Binance. While it has the potential to become a global, 24/7 risk-transfer layer, persistent market fragmentation could limit this advantage.

ambcrypto03/08 00:02

Analyzing if Hyperliquid can become the 24/7 derivatives hub – Why and why not?

ambcrypto03/08 00:02

$35M Diverted To Crypto: Ex-CFO Gets 2-Year Prison Term

Nevin Shetty, the former CFO of a Seattle tech startup, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for secretly transferring $35 million of company funds into a cryptocurrency platform he controlled. Without authorization, he invested the money in high-yield DeFi protocols, initially earning $133,000. However, the May 2022 collapse of the Terra ecosystem caused the investments to plummet to nearly zero. Shetty confessed only after the loss and was fired immediately. Indicted in 2023 and found guilty on four counts of wire fraud, he was also ordered to repay the stolen funds and serve three years of supervised release. The case highlights the risks of crypto misconduct and increased federal scrutiny.

bitcoinist03/07 23:02

$35M Diverted To Crypto: Ex-CFO Gets 2-Year Prison Term

bitcoinist03/07 23:02

$1.2B liquidity warning – How BlackRock could ‘rock’ the crypto market

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has blocked $1.2 billion in investor withdrawals from its private credit funds, signaling a significant liquidity squeeze. This move has triggered a 7.69% single-day drop in its shares—the largest of the current cycle—and raised concerns across risk assets, including crypto. As a major Bitcoin ETF manager, BlackRock's financial strain highlights overvaluation in the private credit industry and could lead to outflows from its IBIT BTC ETF. If the firm begins selling assets to cover losses, it may further shake investor confidence and increase market uncertainty.

ambcrypto03/07 23:02

$1.2B liquidity warning – How BlackRock could ‘rock’ the crypto market

ambcrypto03/07 23:02

Bitcoin Market At Uncertain Phase As Stagflation Fears In The US Rises — Details

Bitcoin's near-term trajectory faces uncertainty as rising US stagflation fears create a complex market environment. According to XWIN Research Japan, recent data shows a 4% unemployment rate increase alongside heightened inflation risks from surging oil prices due to geopolitical tensions. Historically, stagflation's early phases negatively impact risk assets like Bitcoin, as seen in 2022's high inflation period. However, if stagflation triggers financial instability (similar to the 2023 banking crisis), Bitcoin could attract capital inflows due to its perceived safe-haven attributes and fixed supply mechanism through halving events. Currently trading around $68,225, Bitcoin has declined over 4% daily, with mid-term movements heavily dependent on how US economic conditions evolve.

bitcoinist03/07 21:32

Bitcoin Market At Uncertain Phase As Stagflation Fears In The US Rises — Details

bitcoinist03/07 21:32

Assessing if Zcash’s $200 support is at risk after ZEC falls by 8%

Zcash (ZEC) experienced significant bearish pressure, declining 8.29% to trade around $207 after facing rejection at $251. The altcoin fell below key moving averages, indicating strong downside momentum. Market data revealed dominant selling pressure, with negative Spot Taker CVD and Buy Sell Volume metrics, alongside a Demand Index of -25, reflecting weak demand relative to supply. Technical indicators, including a bearish Stochastic Ergodic crossover, suggested further downside risk. However, exchange outflows of $48.3 million over three days indicated some accumulation at lower prices, potentially providing relief. If buying pressure increases, ZEC could rebound toward $238; otherwise, it may break below $200 and drop to $185.

ambcrypto03/07 21:02

Assessing if Zcash’s $200 support is at risk after ZEC falls by 8%

ambcrypto03/07 21:02

Elon Musk Cosigns X Money Post, But Does It Have Anything To Do With Dogecoin?

Elon Musk's plans for a financial services app, X Money," are advancing, with the platform aiming to become a Western version of China's WeChat by integrating communication and financial transactions. The app is designed to allow users to manage all financial activities—including payments, savings, investments, and loans—without leaving X or relying on traditional banks. Internal testing is underway, and an external beta is expected soon. Despite Musk’s well-known support for Dogecoin, which surged 33,000% in 2021 partly due to his endorsement, the post he endorsed made no mention of the cryptocurrency. While Dogecoin is accepted for Tesla merchandise, it has not been officially integrated into X’s payment system, leaving its role in X Money uncertain.

bitcoinist03/07 20:02

Elon Musk Cosigns X Money Post, But Does It Have Anything To Do With Dogecoin?

bitcoinist03/07 20:02

Ethereum – BlackRock drops ETH ETF staking fee as firm issues ‘warning’

BlackRock has reduced the staking fee for its Ethereum ETF from 18% to 10% to stay competitive, as most U.S. spot ETH ETFs are now including staking features. Demand for ETH staking has surged, with a record 37 million ETH staked, representing 30.6% of the circulating supply. However, Culper Research warns that recent network upgrades like Fusaka have lowered validator rewards, potentially reducing staking demand and negatively impacting ETH's value. The firm has taken a short position on ETH, citing declining validator activity. Despite this, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin views the upgrades as beneficial long-term. ETH's price is consolidating near $2k, with a potential volatile move ahead.

ambcrypto03/07 20:02

Ethereum – BlackRock drops ETH ETF staking fee as firm issues ‘warning’

ambcrypto03/07 20:02

Bitcoin – How ceasefire hopes, oil prices are driving crypto market’s volatility

The crypto market is experiencing significant volatility, largely driven by speculation around a potential ceasefire in the Middle East and surging oil prices. Analysts note that a recent statement by former President Trump, similar to one historically followed by a ceasefire, has led to speculation that a ceasefire could occur on March 12. Market data shows crypto saw large inflows early in the week as investors used Bitcoin as a hedge against geopolitical risk, pushing it past $70k. However, momentum weakened significantly later, with 67% of weekly gains erased. Rising oil prices, up 34.5% in a week, add long-term inflationary pressure and increase the urgency for a ceasefire. The key question is whether a successful ceasefire would reignite confidence in crypto as a hedge or if capital will rotate back into legacy assets like gold if the ceasefire fails and oil prices keep climbing. The recent volatility suggests BTC's breakout was driven more by speculation than sustained momentum.

ambcrypto03/07 19:02