Bitcoin has fallen over the past week, but its declines have been less severe than the broader equity drawdown since the Iran conflict began on February 28. The world’s largest crypto traded around $68,000 on Sunday, down roughly 2% over the past 24 hours and about 6% over the past seven days, according to CoinGecko […]
US govt $200B Iran war budget equals nearly 3 million BTC
The Pentagon has sent the White House a request for $200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war, a figure that would equal nearly 3 million Bitcoin at current market prices. At Bitcoin’s current price of about $68,600, the request converts to 2,915,451 $BTC. That framing does not mean the government is financing the […]
BTC and gold divergence reflects split between retail and central banks: Analyst
The divergence between gold and Bitcoin ($BTC) in 2026 can be explained by two distinct segments of buyers, according to Stephen Coltman, head of macro at crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) provider 21Shares. Gold’s rally over the last three years has been primarily fueled by central bank buying, while Bitcoin is more widely held by individuals […]
Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor Triggers the Anticipated Bitcoin Signal – “Orange March Continues”
Michael Saylor, a name closely followed in the cryptocurrency markets, has given a new signal regarding Bitcoin purchases. In his latest Bitcoin update shared on social media, the founder of Strategy used the phrase “Orange March continues,” indicating that the company’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy is ongoing. Because the orange dots in the charts included in […]
Options Data for Bitcoin and Altcoins Is Sending Signals: VanEck Reports
In its report published for mid-March 2026, cryptocurrency management company VanEck revealed that the market has shifted to a significantly defensive position. According to the report, investor demand for hedging against downside risks reached record levels, while indicators reflecting bearish expectations in the options market saw a significant increase. In the Bitcoin options market, the […]
The genius and the danger of STRC: How Strategy’s new funding model bends so it doesn’t break
Strategy (MSTR), the leading corporate holder of bitcoin, has described the launch of its Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) as the firm’s “iPhone moment,” and despite its support in $BTC accumulation, risks remain. Before digging into these risks, it’s worth noting that while the focus is on STRC, specifically over its larger liquidity and adoption, […]
Szabo Warns Developers Not to Break Bitcoin
Legendary cryptographer and smart contract pioneer Nick Szabo has warned that Bitcoin’s entire existence hinges on its uncompromised, trust-minimized security. In a recent social media exchange, Szabo warned that careless development could destroy the network’s core value proposition. This is also true of Bitcoin. There are no markets in Bitcoin without Bitcoin security. Nobody can […]
Activity on the Coinbase Premium Index: What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
Axel Adler, an analyst at the cryptocurrency analysis platform CryptoQuant, stated that although there are signs of recovery in the Coinbase Premium Index, a key indicator of investor demand in the US, a strong bullish momentum in the market has not yet been confirmed. According to Adler’s analysis shared on the X platform, the Coinbase […]
Why Bitcoin Is Ignoring the Iran War — Markets Are Sending a Strange Signal
Why Bitcoin Is Ignoring the Iran War Global markets are once again facing rising geopolitical tension. News surrounding Iran, the United States, and the Strait of Hormuz has triggered uncertainty across traditional financial markets. Yet despite these developments, the cryptocurrency market is showing unexpected stability. Bitcoin continues to hold key levels near the $70,000 range, […]
BlackRock scooped up almost $200 million of this crypto in a week
BlackRock scooped up almost $200 million of this crypto in a week Paul L. Cryptocurrency Mar 22, 2026 Share BlackRock accumulated nearly $200 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) over a five-day stretch, even as broader exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows showed signs of short-term weakness. Data from March 16 to March 20 shows that BlackRock’s iShares […]




