Bitcoin hits a wall at $75,000 while onchain energy markets run hot
Tuesday, March 17,2026,07:23
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Palantir insiders have been dumping nearly $6 million PLTR shares per day in ...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,07:08
Palantir’s (NASDAQ: PLTR) situation since the start of 2026 has been somewhat contradictory, as it has been affected by the … Continue reading The post Palantir insiders have been dumping nearly $6 million PLTR shares per day in 2026 appeared first on Finbold . .. read more..
Cango is selling off its bitcoin stash to pay down debt and fund an AI makeover
Tuesday, March 17,2026,07:00
The company sold 4,451 BTC in February to cut debt and fund AI infrastructure pivot. .. read more..
Why Bitcoin Validation Rewards Are Emerging as an Alternative to Mining
Tuesday, March 17,2026,07:00
For over a decade, Bitcoin mining has been the primary way to participate in blockchain security. But as the network … Continue reading The post Why Bitcoin Validation Rewards Are Emerging as an Alternative to Mining appeared first on Finbold . .. read more..
XRP network activity surges to a 13-year high
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:49
As the price of XRP cleared major resistance levels over the past 24 hours, on-chain data indicate that network activity … Continue reading The post XRP network activity surges to a 13-year high appeared first on Finbold . .. read more..
S&P 500 financial stocks form the first Death Cross since 2023
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:45
S&P 500 financial stocks are off to a bad start on Tuesday, March 17, forming the first Death Cross since … Continue reading The post S&P 500 financial stocks form the first Death Cross since 2023 appeared first on Finbold . .. read more..
Bitcoin consolidation seen with BTC remaining 'overbought' after pullback
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:44
Crypto markets cooled after Monday's rally, with bitcoin eyeing support near $72,000–$74,000 even as derivatives positioning remains broadly bullish and altcoins see deeper profit-taking. .. read more..
Crypto.com partners with South Korea’s KG Inicis to enable crypto payments fo...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:36
Crypto.com has partnered with KG Inicis to introduce crypto payment options for foreign tourists visiting South Korea. The two companies plan to roll out Crypto.com Pay across KG Inicis’ merchant network, according to a March 17 press release. The integration… .. read more..
Analyst Predicts When The Dogecoin Price Will Hit $1.70
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:30
Predictions for when the Dogecoin price will cross $1 continue to flood the crypto community despite the meme coin struggling to hold above $0.1. The poor performance over the last few years has not done much damage to the bullish expectations among DOGE investors, suggesting a longer-term bullish outlook. As for when the Dogecoin price […] .. read more..
Bitcoin Is Still Bearish And Price Is Headed Below $50,000; Analyst
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:30
Bitcoin’s foray above $70,000, while encouraging, has not really done much to quell the expectations that this is only the start of the bear market. A number of analysts continue to warn investors that this might only be a temporary relief, with the real crash on the way. One of these analysts is HAMED_AZ, who took to the TradingView website to share why the Bitcoin price is still very bearish and why he expects a further crash before the cryptocurrency hits a bottom. Bitcoin Price Still Very Bearish According to HAMED, the Bitcoin price is still very bearish, despite the recent recovery, and this is due to the fact that it continues to trade inside a descending channel. This descending c... .. read more..
Crypto Bets On Argentina Inflation Stoke Fears Of Insider Trading On Polymarket
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:28
Argentinian authorities have ordered a full national blockade of Polymarket after it predicted inflation data. An Authoritarian Crypto Ban? Argentinian outlets reported this Monday that a court ruling in Buenos Aires ordered a nationwide blockade of Polymarket, one of the largest crypto prediction market platforms globally. The blockade will be enforced via the Ente Nacional […] .. read more..
Can XRP price hold $1.50 support as whales accumulate and active wallets surge?
Tuesday, March 17,2026,06:24
XRP price hit a multi-week high of $1.6 on March 17 before settling around $1.5. Can it hold the key support level as whale demand is back? According to data from crypto.news, XRP (XRP) price hit $1.60 on Tuesday, March… .. read more..
Recession ‘difficult to avoid’ if this commodity prices remain high, Moody’s ...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:57
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, has warned that a recession may be difficult to avoid if oil prices … Continue reading The post Recession ‘difficult to avoid’ if this commodity prices remain high, Moody’s economist warns appeared first on Finbold . .. read more..
Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin price ‘after biggest bubble in history’
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:55
On March 16, the prominent investor and author of the best-selling personal finance book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad,’ Robert Kiyosaki, … Continue reading The post Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin price ‘after biggest bubble in history’ appeared first on Finbold . .. read more..
Equity, oil and bond markets have freaked out. Bitcoin traders have not.
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:48
Bitcoin's implied volatility holds steady as panic hedging drives traditional volatility indexes higher. .. read more..
Bitcoin hits rare 8-day winning streak – but 2022 bear market saw one too
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:45
Historical trends point to upside potential, but 2022 parallels and cycle dynamics suggest caution. .. read more..
South Korea tightens crypto seizure rules after several mishaps
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:45
South Korea’s National Police Agency has introduced new guidelines for handling seized cryptocurrencies after multiple security lapses. The KNPA has drafted a directive outlining compliance requirements across multiple stages of crypto seizure, storage, and management, local media outlet Asiae reported… .. read more..
Ex-LA deputy sent to prison for aiding crypto “God Father” in extortion scheme
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:10
An ex-Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy was sentenced to prison for his role in extorting victims alongside a jailed crypto figure. Michael Coberg, who served as a deputy with the department, was handed a 63-month prison sentence for helping… .. read more..
Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Blocked In Argentina For Facilitating U...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:03
An Argentinian court ordered a nationwide block of betting market platform Polymarket on Monday and instructed Alphabet Inc. ‘s (NASDAQ: GOOG ) (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) Google and Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL ) to remove access to its mobile applications within the country. ‘Concealed Online Betting System’ The court issued the order in response to an investigation led by a specialized gambling prosecution office, according to a report by Buenos Aires Times. The investigation ... Full story available on Benzinga.com .. read more..
Bitcoin Returns To Full Bull Mode: Key Indicators Signal Bottom And Major Rel...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:00
Bitcoin (BTC) has briefly surpassed the critical resistance level of $74,000, generating renewed optimism among investors as key market indicators suggest the potential for a bottom and further recovery for the leading cryptocurrency. A Potential Surge To $108,000 Market analyst Ali Martinez drew attention to a significant development in a social media post on Monday, noting that Bitcoin’s funding rates have turned negative. This particular signal has historically foreshadowed substantial relief rallies over the past three years. Martinez added that current market sentiment reflects a state of “peak fear,” which often indicates that the local bottom is close. Historica... .. read more..
Crypto Funds Extend Three-Week Run With $1B Inflows Despite Geopolitical Stress
Tuesday, March 17,2026,05:00
Global crypto funds attracted a remarkable $1 billion in inflows last week, marking their third consecutive week of positive net flows and best performance in two months, while underscoring resilience amid geopolitical challenges. Related Reading: Pundit Explains How XRP Could Be Repriced With This New Development Crypto Funds’ Positive Streak Extends According to the latest […] .. read more..
Ethereum price outlook as BitMine’s holdings approach 4.6 million
Tuesday, March 17,2026,04:59
Ethereum price rallied to a six-week high of $2377.64 on Tuesday as institutional investors continue to accumulate the asset. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price rose 6% to hit $2,377.64 on March 17, its highest level since the… .. read more..
Wall Street updates Lucid stock price target for next 12 months
Tuesday, March 17,2026,04:48
Stifel Nicolaus analyst Stephen Gengaro appears to have been at least partially impressed by Lucid’s (NASDAQ: LCID) March 12 Investor … Continue reading The post Wall Street updates Lucid stock price target for next 12 months appeared first on Finbold . .. read more..
Has AI Killed Bitcoin? Debate Erupts As Crypto Influencer Says Data Centers O...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,04:11
Cryptocurrency influencer Ran Neuner sparked a debate Sunday by claiming that artificial intelligence has become a major competitor to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC ) mining. Is AI Computing More Profitable Than Bitcoin? Neuner stated in an X post that AI has “killed Bitcoin forever” by outbidding for electricity. “Both industries compete for the same thing: electricity. And right now, AI is willing to pay much more for it,” Neuner added. Neuner cited that while Bitcoin mining revenue per megawatt ranges from $57 to $129, AI data center revenue per megawatt stands between $200 and $500. “Same electricity. But up to 8x more profitable. That's why miner... .. read more..
DeFi Education Fund and Beba drop airdrop lawsuit against U.S. SEC
Tuesday, March 17,2026,04:07
The DeFi Education Fund, a prominent lobbying group, and Beba, a Texas-based apparel company, have dropped a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The lawsuit was filed back in 2024 as a pre-enforcement challenge, where the plaintiffs argued… .. read more..
Strategy Adds 22,337 Bitcoin In $1.57B Purchase, Fifth-Largest In History
Tuesday, March 17,2026,04:00
Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy has just revealed a new acquisition involving 22,337 BTC, making it the fifth-largest purchase ever by the company. Strategy Has Expanded Bitcoin Treasury With Another $1.57 Billion Buy In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor has shared the details related to the latest Bitcoin acquisition completed […] .. read more..
Can Avalanche’s AVAX Rise From The Dead? The Zone That Could Change Everything
Tuesday, March 17,2026,04:00
Despite still having a market cap in the billions, Avalanche (AVAX) has struggled significantly over the last few years. The coin had seen its shine back in the DeFi summer of 2021-2022, but since then, it has essentially been downhill from there, save for a few recoveries over the years. Now, though, as the market enters what seems to be another accumulation trend, coins like AVAX are beginning to swim back to the fore, raising the question of whether there is still hope for them. Why AVAX Could Crash Further Crypto analyst RLinda shed more light on the current AVAX price movements and the bearish pressure that has engulfed it. Even while there has been an attempt on the altcoin’s part t... .. read more..
Bitcoin ETFs log longest inflow run since October as institutional demand ret...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,03:42
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the US have now logged their longest streak of inflows since October last year, extending to six consecutive days as Bitcoin climbed over 12% during the same period. According to data from Farside Investors, Bitcoin… .. read more..
Bitcoin price hits six-week high driven by short liquidations and ETF inflows
Tuesday, March 17,2026,03:31
Bitcoin price briefly surged to a six-week high of $75,937 on Tuesday, as over $330 million in short positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price touched an intraday high of $75,937… .. read more..
Polymarket banned in Argentina after regulatory probe
Tuesday, March 17,2026,03:04
Argentina has ordered a nationwide block of prediction market platform Polymarket, tightening its stance on what authorities describe as unlicensed online betting activity. According to local media, a Buenos Aires court has directed regulators to move forward with enforcement after… .. read more..
Crypto Market Structure Talks In Washington: Key Events To Follow This Week
Tuesday, March 17,2026,03:00
As the Senate Banking Committee prepares for a new round of discussions this Tuesday, anticipation builds around the long-awaited crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act. Yet despite ongoing negotiations, there have been no major developments indicating imminent passage of the bill. With April fast approaching, the month is expected to be critical […] .. read more..
Circle (CRLC) Boosted By USDC Demand: New Analyst Projections Suggest Rally T...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,03:00
Circle, the firm behind the widely-used stablecoin USDC, has seen its stock, trading under the ticker CRCL, rise above $123 for the first time since October of last year. This surge was accompanied by a new upgrade from Clear Street, which upgraded Circle’s stock from a “Hold” to a “Buy” and raised its price target from $92 to $136 in a research note released on Monday. USDC Adoption Soars Amid Increased Demand Since the beginning of February, adoption of Circle’s USDC stablecoin has increased significantly, indicating a growing interest from financial institutions and consumers in stablecoins. This uptick contributed to a 7.5% jump in Circle’s stock price ... .. read more..
XRP flips BNB as open interest builds back toward pre-crash levels
Tuesday, March 17,2026,02:40
The token broke through $1.50 resistance on a 125% volume spike, pushing its market cap to $93.4 billion. Binance futures open interest has climbed 59% since October even as the price remains 58% below its high. .. read more..
OpenSea delays SEA token launch as weak market conditions stall rollout
Tuesday, March 17,2026,02:36
NFT marketplace OpenSea has decided to delay the launch of its native token, SEA. Announcing the update on X, OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer cited “challenging market conditions” as the primary reason behind the decision. The SEA token was first introduced… .. read more..
Dogecoin Pops 9% In A Week As Trader Spotlights 470 Million DOGE Purchase By ...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,02:23
Strong whale buying could be powering Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE ) as the memecoin rallied over 9% in a week. Whale Accumulation Alongside DOGE’s Rally Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez highlighted in an X post late Sunday that as many as 470 million DOGE tokens were snapped up by large investors over the last 72 hours. The accumulation totaled roughly $45 million at prevailing prices. 470 million Dogecoin $DOGE have been bought by whales in the last 72 hours. pic.twitter.com/0j5dPtadp1 — Ali Charts (@alicharts) March 16, 2026 Big Moves In Spot ETFs, Derivatives Exchange-traded funds echoed the bullish trend, with the Grayscale Dogecoin Trust ETF (NYSE: GDOG ) , ... .. read more..
Crypto majors post double-digit weekly gains as bitcoin tests $75,000 ahead o...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,02:21
Ether jumped 13%, XRP surged 11%, and solana gained 9.7% over seven days as $767 million in ETF inflows and ceasefire speculation fueled the broadest rally since before the war. .. read more..
SEC proposal could remove crypto from OTC reporting requirements
Tuesday, March 17,2026,02:12
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has put forward a proposal which, according to SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, could help clear up years of confusion around how a key broker-dealer rule applies across markets. On Monday, the SEC proposed an… .. read more..
Dogecoin Surges 6% As Whales Scoop Up 470 Million DOGE
Tuesday, March 17,2026,02:00
On-chain data shows Dogecoin whales have gone on a buying spree over the last few days, scooping up 470 million tokens of the memecoin. Dogecoin Has Seen A Rally Back Above $0.10 The cryptocurrency sector has kicked off the new week with a surge and Dogecoin has been no exception as the memecoin has reclaimed the $0.10 level after climbing up by more than 5% over the last 24 hours. Related Reading: Bitcoin Fear & Greed Surges As Price Touches $74,000, But Extreme Fear Persists The below chart shows how the asset’s recent performance has looked. As is visible in the graph, Dogecoin made a bullish attempt at the end of last week as well, but back then, momentum quickly ran out and... .. read more..
Bitcoin Bet Deepens As Metaplanet Raises $255 Million For Future Purchases
Tuesday, March 17,2026,02:00
Metaplanet’s market-to-net-asset value stood at about 1.11x on Monday, a level that put the company above the threshold needed to make a novel class of warrants exercisable. Related Reading: $100K Bitcoin? Prediction Market Odds Climb To 40% Data shows the firm held 35,102 BTC, and executives say the fresh capital will be used to keep […] .. read more..
Solana (SOL) Momentum Explodes as $100 Barrier Comes Into Focus
Tuesday, March 17,2026,01:08
Solana started a fresh increase above the $92 zone. SOL price is now consolidating near $95 and might aim for more gains above the $98 zone. SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $92 and $95 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $92 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $94 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend gains if it clears the $98 resistance zone. Solana Price Rallies Over 5% Solana price started a decent increase after it settled above the $88 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL climbed above the $92 level to enter a short-term positive zon... .. read more..
The End Of Ethereum’s Downtrend? Key Indicator Flashes First Bullish Signal S...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,01:00
As the crypto market bounces, a key indicator has flashed a key bullish signal on the Ethereum (ETH) daily chart, suggesting the end of its six-month downtrend could be near. However, some analysts have warned investors of a possible bull trap and a subsequent reversal to new lows. Related Reading: WLFI Holders Face New 6-Month Lockup Rule To Gain Voting Power Ethereum Eyes Trend Reversal Ethereum kicked off the week by breaking above $2,200 for the first time in weeks, reaching a one-month high of $2,320 on Monday morning. The cryptocurrency has been trading between $1,825 and $2,150 since the early February crash, failing to break out of this range despite multiple attempts. Over the pa... .. read more..
New Global Task Force Formed To Disrupt Crypto Scams, US Secret Service Leads
Tuesday, March 17,2026,01:00
The US Secret Service announced a new international initiative aimed at combating crypto scams. In a press release issued on Monday, it was revealed that this week, law enforcement agencies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada are collaborating on what they called “Operation Atlantic.” This joint effort is primarily focused on identifying […] .. read more..
Bitcoin’s derivatives-led rally is already unraveling. Prices are back below ...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,00:52
Bitcoin briefly surged to a six-week high above $75,000 before quickly retreating, underscoring the fragility of the latest rally. .. read more..
Eightco Stock Is Trending Overnight After Popping 34% On Monday — What's Goin...
Tuesday, March 17,2026,00:36
Eightco Holdings Inc . (NASDAQ: ORBS ) shares rose 1.58% in after-hours trading on Monday, extending a sharp intraday rally. The stock is also trending overnight. What’s Possibly Driving ORBS? This spike coincided with a rise in Ethereum’s (CRYPTO: ETH ) , which forms 19% of Eightco’s $134.56 million cryptocurrency treasury, according to CoinGecko. The company secured $125 million in institutional commitments last week, including $75 million from BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. Full story available on Benzinga.com .. read more..
XRP Price Climbs to $1.60 — Downside Seen Limited by Strong Support
Tuesday, March 17,2026,00:18
XRP price started a major increase above $1.50. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.60 zone. XRP price started a steady upward move above the $1.50 zone. The price is now trading above $1.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $1.5220 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.580. XRP Price Extends Its Surge XRP price started a major upward move above $1.450 and $1.480, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.50 resistance. The bulls even pumped the price toward t... .. read more..
Bitcoin Survives 68 Cable Failures With Near-Zero Price Impact, Study Finds
Tuesday, March 17,2026,00:00
Almost nine out of 10 underwater internet cable failures over the past decade caused little to no disruption to the Bitcoin network, according to new academic research. Related Reading: Crypto’s CLARITY Act May Miss 2026 Window Without April Action Random Failures Vs. Targeted Cuts The study, published in February by researchers Wenbin Wu and Alexander […] .. read more..
Ethereum Price Upside Run Intensifies — $2,400 Break Incoming?
Monday, March 16,2026,23:18
Ethereum price started a major increase above the $2,250 zone. ETH is now showing positive signs and might aim for more gains above $2,400. Ethereum started a steady upward move above the $2,250 zone. The price is trading above $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it clears the $2,400 zone. Ethereum Price Rallies Over 10% Ethereum price extended its upward move after it cleared the $2,150 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to clear the $2,200 resistance zone. The bulls pushed the price above $2,320 and $2,350. A high ... .. read more..
Tom Lee Highlights Ethereum Bottom Signal From Trader Known For 'Patience And...
Monday, March 16,2026,23:17
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE: BMNR ) Chair Tom Lee flagged on Monday veteran trader Peter Brandt’s Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH ) analysis, hinting at the end of the second-largest cryptocurrency’s downtrend. A Short-Term Bottom For ETH? Brandt, a technical analyst with nearly 50 years of experience, spotted Ethereum forming a short-term bottom at a “historical” long-term support level, around the $1,800–$2,200 area. Quoting the analysis, Lee said, “Peter is known for his patience and discipline. To me, its signal that he is highlighting ETH.” Peter is known for his patience and discipline To me, its signal that he is highlighting $ETH... .. read more..
Ethereum Foundation Moves $10M ETH After First-Ever Staking — More Coming?
Monday, March 16,2026,23:00
Ethereum has reclaimed the $2,250 level as the broader cryptocurrency market shows signs of a short-term bullish recovery following weeks of volatility and downward pressure. The recent move higher suggests that buyers are gradually regaining control of the market, with traders closely watching whether ETH can maintain momentum above this key technical level. Related Reading: […] .. read more..
XRP Could Need Five Macro Cycles To Break $100, Analyst Says
Monday, March 16,2026,23:00
XRP may need as many as five macro cycles to push beyond $100, according to a chart shared by analyst TARA, known on X as @PrecisionTrade3, who outlined a long-range roadmap that places the token’s first nine-figure milestone far beyond the current market structure. In the post, TARA said the projection was built around price targets rather than a calendar. “Keep in mind that I measured for price only, NOT time. I used only the textbook/conservative targets and as the cycles develop, each of these targets will be adjusted with the actuals,” the analyst wrote. “This is how many MACRO cycles it could take before XRP breaks $100. Many waves, many corrections, many years.” The Projected Path ... .. read more..