Market Performance
| Asset / Index | Value ($) | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 74,357 | +0.85% |
| Ethereum (ETH) | 2,330 | +3.19% |
| Bitcoin Spot ETF | +201M | — |
| Ethereum Spot ETF | +35.90M | — |
| Nasdaq (NAS100) | 24,550 | +0.04% |
| S&P 500 (SPX) | 6,699 | +1.01% |
| Russell 2000 (RUT) | 2,486 | -0.52% |
| U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) | 99.904 | -0.43% |
| VIX Volatility Index | 24.28 | -5.89% |
| U.S. 10-Year Yield | 4.420 | +3.63% |
| Brent Crude Oil (BRENT) | 101.285 | -1.65% |
| LBMA Gold (XAU) | 5,029 | +0.72% |
| LBMA Silver (XAG) | 81.01 | +2.68% |
“Prepared at UTC 08.22 am”
European Markets Search for Direction as Oil Rises on Geopolitical Tensions
European stock markets opened mixed on Tuesday as oil prices edged higher after several U.S. allies declined President Donald Trump’s request to assist in reopening a critical maritime route in southern Iran. Brent crude futures rose 3.3% to $103.58 in early European trading after Japan, Germany, and Australia stated they would not join U.S. efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supply flows.
Strategy Buys 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 Billion
Strategy purchased 22,337 bitcoin last week for approximately $1.57 billion, with the acquisitions largely financed through the sale of its STRC series preferred shares, while the remaining portion was funded through common stock sales. Shares of MSTR rose about 4% in early trading as bitcoin climbed to $73,600 over the weekend, reflecting positive market sentiment around the company’s continued accumulation strategy.
Bitmine Expands ETH Holdings to $10B as Staking Revenue Grows
Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired 60,999 ether last week, bringing its total ETH holdings to approximately 4.6 million tokens valued at around $10 billion, while maintaining $1.2 billion in cash reserves. The company currently has 3.04 million ETH staked, generating about $180 million in annual revenue, with the potential to reach $272 million as more tokens are locked. Chairman Tom Lee noted that rising oil prices driven by the Iran conflict are increasing economic uncertainty, pushing investors toward crypto assets.
Metaplanet Raises $255M to Fund Further Bitcoin Purchases
Metaplanet raised 40.8 billion yen (approximately $255 million) through a share placement priced at a 2% premium, accompanied by warrants with a 10% premium exercise price that could add another 44.5 billion yen if exercised. The company also introduced a new warrant structure tied to net asset value and suspended up to 210 million shares of legacy warrants in order to limit dilution and prioritize funding for additional bitcoin acquisitions.
SEC Permanently Ends Case Against BitClout Founder Nader Al-Naji
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission permanently ended its enforcement action against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji following a joint stipulation approved in the Southern District of New York on March 12. The decision prevents the SEC from refiling the same securities-related claims tied to BitClout and the BTCLT token. The case had accused Al-Naji of raising approximately $257 million through unregistered securities and misusing over $7 million in investor funds, while also naming several related entities and individuals.
Abra Plans Nasdaq Listing via $750M SPAC Merger
Crypto wealth platform Abra announced plans to go public on Nasdaq through a $750 million SPAC merger with New Providence. The deal is expected to provide up to $300 million in cash to support the expansion of institutional crypto lending, yield, and custody services. Following previous settlements with U.S. regulators, Abra has exited retail operations and now focuses exclusively on institutional and high-net-worth clients.
Institutional Investors Hold Bitcoin ETF Positions Despite Price Decline
According to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, institutional investors have largely maintained their bitcoin ETF positions despite a roughly 50% price decline since October 2025. Hougan argued that institutions allocating to bitcoin face career risk due to the asset’s still-debated status, leading them to have strong conviction and making their capital “stickier” even during volatile periods. He reiterated his long-term forecast that bitcoin could reach $1 million if the global store-of-value market continues to expand.
Ethereum Foundation Defines Neutral Steward Role in New Charter
The Ethereum Foundation published a new 38-page charter outlining its role as a neutral steward focused on preserving Ethereum’s decentralized infrastructure and supporting public goods rather than directing the ecosystem. Supporters argue that the document reinforces core principles such as decentralization, open-source development, and credible neutrality, while clarifying that the foundation does not aim to build products. Critics, however, warn that the approach may leave Ethereum less coordinated at a time of growing institutional competition from rival networks.
T. Rowe Price Files Updated S-1 for Active Crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price submitted an amended S-1 filing for its proposed Price Active Crypto ETF, originally filed in October, detailing an actively managed fund designed to provide exposure to a range of digital assets held with Anchorage Digital Bank. The ETF may invest in a rotating basket of five to fifteen cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ether, and solana, and aims to outperform the FTSE US Listed Crypto Index using quantitative strategies.
OpenSea Delays SEA Token Launch, Introduces Fee Changes
OpenSea co-founder Devin Finzer announced that the SEA token launch has been postponed from its originally planned March 30 date, as the foundation prefers to wait for more favorable conditions and improved readiness. Alongside the platform’s revamped marketplace, OpenSea will end reward waves, introduce optional fee rebates for certain traders, and implement a 0% token trading fee for 60 days starting March 31.
AI-Related Crypto Tokens Rally After Nvidia GTC Announcements
AI-linked cryptocurrencies surged after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the next phase of AI infrastructure at the company’s GTC developer conference. Tokens such as NEAR, FET, GRASS, and Worldcoin’s WLD rose more than 10% במהלך the day. Huang projected up to $1 trillion in chip demand by 2027 and highlighted new agent-based AI tools like OpenClaw, while Nvidia shares also gained around 1.5%.
