CryptoQuant data shows an inflow of 472 million XRP ($652 million) into Binance following attacks on Iran, adding to market uncertainty. The escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran over the weekend sent more than 472 million XRP, worth about $652 million, to Binance, marking the largest currency inflow in February. The […]
Analysts say geopolitical shocks have failed to undo the existing bullish short-term and bearish medium-term outlook. Bitcoin’s response to escalating geopolitical tensions over the weekend was limited, even as traditional markets reacted more sharply. BTC fell to around $65,500 on Monday after trading in a volatile range between around $63,000 and $68,000, after markets reacted […]
The Bitcoin market is currently navigating a high-stakes “defensive liquidity” environment as global markets reel from the sudden escalation of the US-Iran conflict. Summary The “Exchange Whale Ratio” has risen to levels that historically preceded a 38% price decline, indicating that major holders are actively repositioning as the US-Iran military conflict escalates following the death […]
Arthur Hayes argues that wars in the Middle East often trigger interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, boosting Bitcoin over time. In a March 1 essay, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued that the U.S. military escalation in Iran fits a four-decade pattern of U.S. intervention in the Middle East that ultimately leads to easing […]
There’s a busy week ahead on the United States economic calendar as markets continue to digest the fallout from the US-Israeli attacks on Iran this weekend. Volatility will be in abundance this week as US stock futures open and react to last weekend’s violence in the Middle East. Crypto markets remained relatively flat on Sunday, […]
Bitcoin could benefit if artificial intelligence disrupts labor markets or creates volatility that prompts central banks to ease monetary policy, said Greg Cipolaro, research leader at crypto services firm NYDIG. Cipolaro said in a research note on Friday that AI could prove to be a “general purpose technology” like electricity, and that the macroeconomic effects […]
What you need to know: Internet Computer (ICP) is showing early signs of recovery following a return of declining channel support. Buyers are defending the $1.80 level, indicating growing accumulation and a stronger structure. Upside targets include $2.80, $4.50, $5.20 and possibly $7.60 to $17.50 on a breakout. Internet Computer (ICP) is showing the first […]
TLDR: UAE regulators closed both stock exchanges for two days to prevent panic selling following missile and drone attacks. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has about $700 billion in market capitalization, putting billions at risk of being lost. Polymarket estimates the probability of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz at 48.5%, posing a threat […]
Non-deployed WLFI cannot vote; Stakers earn rewards, Node privileges, and Super Node partnership opportunities. World Liberty Financial has proposed a new staking-oriented governance system for WLFI holders: the WLFI Governance Staking System. It makes WLFI tokens the premier tool for community governance and allows holders to influence the ecosystem while promoting long-term participation. The main […]
What you need to know: Six newly created wallets reportedly made nearly $1 million by correctly betting that the US would attack Iran by February 28. The February 28 strike contract generated approximately $90 million in trading volume. Last weekend, a group of traders on Polymarket benefited from the bombings in the US and Iran. […]