Bitcoin Eyes $71K As Bid-Side Pressure Builds Near Range Lows

Bitcoin (BTC) data flashed a rare bid-side imbalance when it traded below $65,000 on Sunday. The bid-ask ratio showed strong buying pressure across multiple depth levels, which may have confirmed a short-term bottom for BTC price.  With more than $1.6 billion in short leveraged positions at risk of liquidation near $71,000, the setup centers on…

U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule that would make it easier for 401(k) plans to include alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies, private equity and real estate. The proposal is in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order, released in August, which directed the Labor Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission to…

Ethereum Price in Danger of Dropping to $1.2K Next, Analyst Warns

Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), may decline 40% to $1,200 in the coming weeks, according to a fractal setup shared by analyst Leshka.eth. Key takeaways: Ethereum setup flashes bull trap warning Ethereum’s $1,200 downside target comes from a Supertrend setup on the daily chart, where two earlier bullish flips failed and led to steep breakdowns….

Bitcoin, Altcoins Turn Down As Traders Cut Positions, Evade Risk

Key points: Bitcoin’s recovery is expected to face selling near $69,000, but if the bulls prevail, a rally to $74,508 is possible. Most major altcoins remain below their resistance levels, indicating that the bears continue to exert pressure. Bitcoin (BTC) rose above $68,000, but the bulls are struggling to sustain the higher levels. Sellers are…

Aave Deploys V4 on Ethereum After Governance Approval

Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform Aave has launched its V4 protocol on Ethereum after a binding onchain governance vote cleared its deployment.  On Monday, Aave announced the launch of its V4 protocol on Ethereum, introducing infrastructure designed to “expand onchain markets into real-world credit markets.” The company said this includes structured lending, fixed-rate borrowing and…

Ethereum Foundation Stakes $46M ETH after BitMine Sale, Ramps up 70K Plan

The Ethereum Foundation has accelerated its treasury staking push, deploying $46.2 million in Ether in its largest move to date after the recent BitMine sale. On Monday, the foundation’s treasury multisignature wallet made 11 deposits into the Ethereum Beacon Deposit Contract, each of roughly 2,047 Ether (ETH), totaling 22,517 tokens worth roughly $46.2 million, according…

Chainlink and Anchorage Digital Back Launch of Crypto-Aligned PAC

Seven months ahead of the November midterm elections, Chainlink Labs and Anchorage Digital announced that they were the founding contributors to a political action committee (PAC) “to support candidates working to advance digital asset and blockchain policy in the United States.” In a Monday announcement, the two crypto companies said they were supporting the Blockchain…

Bitcoin Accumulation Rises As BTC Miner Selling Cools Near $65K

Bitcoin (BTC) demand from long-term holders increased by 48.5% over the past seven days. This rise in accumulation coincided with a sharp decline in Bitcoin miners’ selling activity, as the Miners’ Position Index (MPI) dropped to levels last seen in 2024. The development highlights a phase where long-term participants are steadily absorbing Bitcoin, while selling…

XRP Price Bottom Emerges as BTC Bulls Defend $1.30

XRP (XRP) price has been sealed in an eight-month downtrend, with the momentum indicators and the XRP/BTC ratio at levels that previously marked cycle bottoms. Key takeaways: XRP’s RSI, MACD print classic reversal signal Data from TradingView reveals that XRP’s weekly relative strength index (RSI) reached an oversold level of 29 on March 2, signaling…

Bitcoin Bounces From $65,000 in ‘Notable’ Sign of Strength

Bitcoin continued to surprise some analysts as it held the lower end of its local range despite fresh Iran pressure on macro markets. Bitcoin (BTC) cooled its modest rebound at Monday’s Wall Street open as oil stayed above $100 per barrel. Key points: Bitcoin preserves a rebound from its lowest levels of March so far….