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Global crises reshuffle the market cards, but rarely in the expected direction. While investors instinctively turn to gold or defensive assets, a Mercado Bitcoin study reveals a counterintuitive reality: bitcoin outperforms after major shocks. Behind its initial volatility, the flagship crypto follows a unique trajectory that questions traditional reflexes. This dynamic, observed over several recent episodes, could well redefine market interpretation in times of instability.

The Bitcoin network has just recorded its third difficulty increase since the beginning of the year. Good news on the surface? But behind this technical rebound hides a much darker reality for miners. And the current signals already announce an imminent turnaround.

Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, is playing a risky card. The company is trying to close a historic fundraising at a valuation of 500 billion dollars, but time is running out. Investors have two weeks to commit. After this period, the project could be purely and simply postponed.

The Bitcoin market is approaching a critical threshold. As short positions accumulate, a technical level now concentrates several billion dollars exposed to liquidations. In an environment marked by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainties, this fragile balance could quickly give way. A limited move would be enough to trigger a chain reaction in the derivatives markets.

Europe is entering a new phase of its crypto regulation. The debate is no longer about the need to regulate the sector. It is now about a more sensitive question: who should really hold the steering wheel, Brussels or the national authorities?

Receiving Bitcoin for free seemed to belong to the past. However, this practice could make a comeback. With Jack Dorsey’s initiative, the Bitcoin Faucet reappears as an intuitive and accessible tool. Behind this concept, a broader ambition is emerging. Reduce entry barriers and revive Bitcoin adoption in an ecosystem that has become complex and dominated by institutions.

The American financial giant Charles Schwab is about to reach a historic milestone. By the end of the first half of 2026, its clients will be able to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum directly on the platform. An announcement that comes at a time when the crypto market is going through a period of turbulence.

DeFi did not have its most explosive quarter, but it remains an open target. In the first quarter of 2026, hackers stole approximately 168.6 to 169 million dollars from 34 DeFi protocols. The figure is significantly lower than in the first quarter of 2025, but it reminds us of one simple thing: in crypto, a lull never means security.

While the crypto market remains under pressure, MARA sends a strong signal. Between layoffs and massive Bitcoin sales, the company no longer just endures the market, it redefines its strategy. Behind these decisions, a shift towards AI and energy is taking shape, revealing a deeper transformation of miners' role in the crypto ecosystem.

Bitcoin is going through a phase of tension that increasingly resembles the beginning of a true bear market. Several on-chain indicators show that the market is approaching areas historically associated with cycle lows. Are we at the dawn of a general capitulation… or simply halfway through a cycle correction?

Under pressure from traditional markets, the leading crypto has just hit a weekly low in a climate dominated by soaring oil prices and geopolitical tensions. This movement goes beyond a simple technical correction and revives darker scenarios. Some analysts already mention a return to $10,000, reigniting the debate on the crypto market's vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks.

Bitcoin is wavering and taking a brutal shock: nearly 600 billion dollars are now unrealized losses. At 66,000 dollars, the market reveals fragility rarely seen at this scale. A significant part of the supply is under pressure, while some long-term investors are starting to give in. Between capitulation and demand exhaustion, this phase marks a turning point in the current market dynamics. It remains to be seen whether this tension signals a simple adjustment... or a deeper cycle change.

While crypto coughs and retail pulls out its marbles, stablecoins swell driven by bots, boosted by yield, while tokenized dollar changes masters.

XRP has declined sharply since the beginning of 2026. Indeed, the token is experiencing a marked drop in a context of technical weakening. Charts signal a critical phase, with key levels now under pressure. As support loses ground, the hypothesis of a return to 1 dollar is prevailing in analyses. The market is entering a decisive sequence for the asset.

Metaplanet has just crossed a milestone that very few companies can claim. The Japanese company bought 5,075 bitcoins in the first quarter of 2026, bringing its treasury to 40,177 BTC. This move pushes it to the third place among the largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasuries, behind Strategy and Twenty One Capital.

In Hong Kong, stablecoins could come under the direct influence of major banks. HSBC and Standard Chartered are preparing to play a central role in a system strictly regulated by the authorities. Behind this development, a dual ambition is taking shape: to regain control of a key crypto market and to impose a regulated model against past excesses. Hong Kong is advancing its pieces in a global battle where traditional finance and blockchain now converge.

Ethereum shows activity close to its all-time highs, without its price following the same trajectory. Around 2,130 dollars, ETH operates in relative stability despite sustained network usage. This gap between fundamentals and valuation is striking. It reveals a notable divergence as the ecosystem continues to gain intensity.

Moody’s has just made history by rating bonds secured by Bitcoin. A world first that could revolutionize finance. Discover how this alliance between crypto and traditional institutions opens new opportunities, while raising major challenges.

Warren Buffett just bought $17 billion in Treasury bills. What this historic signal means for bitcoin price.

The month of March 2026 offered a breath of fresh air to Bitcoin ETF investors. After two months of massive outflows, funds returned to capital inflows. But behind this encouraging signal lies a much less flattering quarterly report. Is the awakening sustainable, or just a lull before the next storm?

Prediction markets are betting on an explosive end to 2026 for Bitcoin, but the price is still below its key levels.

Chainalysis has reached a milestone in crypto. The company unveiled its first AI agents specialized in blockchain intelligence, with a simple promise: to accelerate investigations and compliance against fraudsters who are also already using artificial intelligence.

Stablecoins are advancing rapidly in Washington. The Federal Reserve, however, refuses to sign a blank check. Michael Barr, member of the Fed's Board of Governors, warns against too light regulation of assets that could, in a crisis, threaten the stability of the entire financial system.

Bitcoin and US markets abruptly rebounded after signals suggesting a possible end to the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran. Within hours, investors reacted to still uncertain political statements, repositioning their capital into risky assets. This rapid movement highlights the weight of geopolitical factors in market evolution, in a context where the slightest diplomatic shift can trigger significant fluctuations.

Bitcoin remains stuck between probable correction and technical recovery, in a tense, divided, and still hesitant crypto market.

Ripple is about to release 1 billion XRP. As at the beginning of each month, this scheduled operation revives questions about possible selling pressure. The figure is impressive, but it only partly reflects the reality of the flows. Behind this unlocking is a structured mechanism, well known to the market. It remains to be seen whether this event can really influence the price, or if it fits into a routine now anticipated by investors.

In one week, Bhutan transferred more than 1,000 bitcoins, including 25 million dollars in a single transaction. A financial strategy or a sign of crisis? Discover the reasons behind these massive movements and their impact on the crypto market.

The crypto market sends a brutal signal. In March 2026, more than 40% of altcoins are trading near their all-time lows. This level even exceeds the peak observed during the previous bear market, which was around 38%. In other words, the current weakness is no longer just a simple air pocket. It increasingly resembles a severe market sorting.