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The crypto market reopened the week with a brutal move. Bitcoin surpassed 73,000 dollars on March 16, while Ether regained the 2,200 dollar zone. At the same time, nearly 300 million dollars of short positions were liquidated within 24 hours, which accelerated the rise.

Bitcoin regains strength as the rest of the market moves with much more hesitation. Amid geopolitical tension in the Middle East, the asset is having its best week since September 2025. This movement is not only based on a technical rebound. It also relies on the return of institutional flows and on a dynamic that is beginning to distinguish bitcoin from other major assets.

Paris, March 143, 2026 – Following the announcement that Token 2049 Dubai will not take place as planned, many companies across the digital asset sector are now reconsidering their plans for the spring conference season.

A new controversy shakes the Bitcoin ecosystem. The BIP-110 proposal, aimed at limiting certain data recorded on the blockchain, provokes an open confrontation between developers and historical figures of the network. Designed to curb the rise of inscriptions linked to Ordinals and Runes, this protocol modification triggers strong criticism. Among them, Adam Back, a pioneer of the cypherpunk movement, denounces a true "regression" for Bitcoin. Behind this technical debate lies a central question: how far can bitcoin evolve without betraying its fundamental principles?

Transparency of public blockchains is both their strength and their limitation. Every transaction is visible, a feature that still deters some businesses and institutions. The XRP Ledger could soon provide an answer to this dilemma. A key contributor to the XRPL ecosystem has revealed the outlines of a development based on Zero-Knowledge Proofs, a technology that allows validating a transaction without disclosing the sensitive data it contains. This is a breakthrough likely to change how privacy is viewed on the XRP network.

Bitcoin hides a strategic move: whales are buying while retail investors are selling. Preparing for a new cycle?

For years, crypto investors have followed an almost immutable rule: when bitcoin takes off, altcoins eventually explode too. This phenomenon, called altseason, has long shaped market cycles. However, this pattern might belong to the past. The explosion in the number of tokens and the redistribution of capital are disrupting the market balance. Some industry leaders now talk about shorter cycles and brutal rotations. Is altseason disappearing?

Bitcoin could soon experience a historic turning point thanks to a reform of Basel banking rules. If current constraints are eased, banks could finally adopt the crypto queen and trigger an unprecedented influx of liquidity.

The former British Prime Minister finds out that a friend got scammed by a crypto fraud. Logical conclusion according to BoJo: it's the bitcoin's fault. Saylor sets the record straight.

Market reversals often occur when pessimism reaches its peak. While uncertainty dominates the financial markets, one signal draws analysts' attention: bitcoin now outperforms American stocks. In a recent analysis, Coinbase Institutional believes the crypto market may have reached a "peak of pessimism," a pivotal moment when investor sentiment is at its lowest. This divergence between bitcoin and Wall Street revives the debate about a possible change in dynamics for cryptos.

The Ethereum Foundation has just monetized a small part of its reserve. The operation remains limited in volume, but it says a lot about the Foundation's new financial discipline and the rise of crypto treasury companies.

The most used DeFi protocol in the world is going through an unprecedented turbulence zone. The deployment of Aave V4 on Ethereum, presented as a major breakthrough for the crypto ecosystem, has instead opened deep fractures within its own organization. Between dramatic departures, catastrophic transaction and governance war, Aave is currently playing one of the most delicate parts of its history.

The Bitcoin market is changing its face. This time, the driving force does not come from a simple speculative rally, but from the rising power of publicly traded companies accumulating BTC in their treasury. According to Adam Back, this group could soon absorb up to ten times the newly mined daily supply. The idea may seem extreme. However, it is based on a mechanism already visible in the market.

While stock markets waver under the impact of geopolitical tensions, bitcoin follows an opposite trajectory. The leading crypto shows a strong weekly performance, surpassing stock indices in a climate of global uncertainty. This divergence once again attracts the attention of institutional investors. Thus, Michael Saylor's company Strategy could have a financial leverage of 776 million dollars to strengthen its BTC purchases. Between strategic accumulation and a tense macroeconomic context, several signals suggest that bitcoin could enter a new market phase.

A billionaire who earned 30% annually without ever losing announces the death of banks. Stablecoins will devour everything. Even the dollar trembles on its century-old foundations.

American spot Bitcoin ETFs have just sent a signal that the market had been waiting for several weeks. For the first time in 2026, they have recorded five consecutive sessions of net inflows. During this sequence, about $767 million were absorbed by these products, marking a visible return of institutional demand for bitcoin.

On-chain data suggests a possible bullish move for Ethereum. Investor accumulation analysis reveals a low resistance area that could pave the way to 2,800 dollars if certain technical levels are breached. This setup is based on the purchase price distribution of ETH holders. Yet, derivative markets send a more cautious signal. Between accumulation momentum and trader hesitation, Ethereum is entering a decisive phase of its market cycle.

Bitcoin does not necessarily lack strength. What it mainly lacks is a clear signal. According to Glassnode, this signal comes from a simple yet incredibly useful indicator: the share of bitcoins held by short-term investors still in profit. As long as this gauge remains below 50%, the idea of a sustained rebound remains fragile.

The duel between the two largest stablecoins in the market has just taken an unexpected turn. According to a report from investment bank Mizuho, Circle's USDC has surpassed Tether's USDT in adjusted volume since the start of the year, a key indicator for measuring the actual usage of these currencies. This shift does not yet challenge Tether's dominance in capitalization, but it reveals an evolution in how these assets are used. The stablecoin market is now divided between financial power and actual usage.

Automated trading by artificial intelligence is booming. But it carries a well-known Achilles' heel: private key security. Two giants in the crypto sector have partnered to address this, and their solution could redefine industry standards.

Address poisoning attacks on Ethereum have already caused losses exceeding 80 million dollars. CZ, the head of Binance, accuses Etherscan of not protecting crypto users enough. Who is responsible? Discover the solutions to avoid becoming the next victim.

The crypto market is regaining color, and it is the tokens linked to artificial intelligence that are leading the dance. In 24 hours, the AI sector jumped 5 %, raising its total capitalization to 15.1 billion dollars. A recovery that is no coincidence.

While AI is desperately looking for energy solutions, Bitcoin mining has already found its own: nuclear. As early as 2021, miners secured partnerships with power plants, creating a model that AI is now trying to replicate.

Geopolitical crises have often caused violent shocks in financial markets. This time, bitcoin seems to be withstanding the impact. As international tensions around Iran fuel global uncertainty, the leading crypto surprises with its resilience. BTC has risen back above 72,000 dollars, a threshold closely watched by traders. For several analysts, this reaction could mark a key moment. Beyond the simple rebound, bitcoin's behavior in the face of geopolitical turbulence could transform how investors perceive its role in the global economy.

The bitcoin mining industry is entering a pivotal phase. For years, holding the mined BTC was enough to ensure the profitability of operations. This logic is now reaching its limits. Margins under pressure, more uncertain revenues, and a changing market dynamic are pushing industry players to rethink their strategies. According to an analysis by Wintermute, mining companies may soon have to transform their bitcoin reserves into productive assets. This evolution could reshuffle the cards of the sector's economy.

The memecoin $TRUMP attracts attention after the announcement of an exclusive event at Mar-a-Lago reserved for top token holders. The announcement briefly boosted the token price before a quick correction, illustrating the volatility of political memecoins.

Activity in the derivatives markets around XRP is experiencing a brutal acceleration. Demand for these instruments has jumped 803%, signaling a marked return of buyers to the asset. This renewed interest comes as the crypto market looks for new catalysts. For many analysts, derivatives often serve as a leading indicator of investor sentiment. In this context, the current evolution draws the attention of traders, who now monitor XRP to anticipate the next market moves.

The US midterm elections could well provide a new breath to the crypto and stock markets, and give wings back to bitcoin. This is at least what Binance Research states in a report published this week. However, before reaching that point, the path remains littered with geopolitical pitfalls.