Right now, NEAR Protocol is going through a tough time, with its token on the decline.

Popular XRP advocate and author of “3 Steps to Quantum Wealth” Linda P. Jones believes that institutions will expand their crypto investments beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to include XRP ETFs.

Crypto experts weighed in on Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price drop below $80,000 on Thursday, predicting potential price bottoms for major cryptocurrencies amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Michal Pospieszalski of SwissFortress told Benzinga that Bitcoin could find a floor between $60,000 and $65,000 if it falls below $70,000, while Meg Lister of Gitcoin Labs cautioned that pinpointing a bottom remains challenging and could extend into the coming months, depending on U.S. economic policy shifts.

The Solana price is seemingly on the verge of another major crash, as an analyst forecasts a correction to $90. Given the cryptocurrency's recent slow momentum due to the ongoing market letdown, an additional 26% decline to new lows could significantly impact the future outlook of Solana.

On Thursday, global markets convulsed after President Donald Trump unveiled fresh tariffs on EU alcohol imports, igniting a cascade of unease. Gold Glitters as Bitcoin Stumbles The S&P 500 slid 1.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite retreated 2.2%, mirroring elevated investor trepidation about looming economic fallout. Bitcoin, too, buckled under the pressure.

Ethereum's price has remained under significant pressure over the past month, yet staking activity has surged.

Bitcoin (BTC) price has risen 8% from its March 11 low of $76,703, driven in part by large investors aggressively buying the dip with leverage. Margin longs on Bitfinex surged to their highest level since November 2024, adding 13,787 BTC over 17 days.

Bitcoin traded slightly weaker on Wednesday, hovering around $81,867 at press time, up 0.42% in the past 24 hours. This stabilization follows a volatile week where Bitcoin hit a four-month low of approximately $76,600 on March 11 before rebounding above $83,000.

Binance CEO Richard Teng says that he is long-term bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets despite ongoing market turbulence.

The Nasdaq stock index is seeing one of the worst quarter in years with it down another 2% today without respite.

The Bitcoin network is evolving into a wider DeFi ecosystem, the report said.

Solana has edged up 0.3% in the past 24 hours, trading at $125.94, as the market works to recover from recent losses.On Wednesday, the Chicago Board Options BZX Exchange submitted an application on behalf of Franklin Templeton to list a Solana-linked exchange-traded fund (ETF).

In the past few days, the overall cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable price decline. Amid this, Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has reached a crucial level near $1,800 for the first time since 2023. However, investors and long-term holders view this level as an ideal buying opportunity.

Ethereum price continued its strong downward trend against the US dollar and Bitcoin as its linear weekly futures moved into backwardation. Ethereum (ETH) crashed to 0.

Macro strategist Raoul Pal and Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee have analyzed Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) role in the global store value market worth $400 to $500 trillion. What Happened: In a deep-dive discussion on March 13, Pal and Lee outlined why Bitcoin is still in its early stages of growth, with the potential to capture a significant portion of the $400 to $500 trillion global store-of-value market.

A jury in California convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with the sale of AML Bitcoin.

The United States has entered the Bitcoin arena with a $16.6 billion reserve, a move perceived as it could redefine global markets.

Firms including Anchorage Digital are advising the U.S. government on best practices for safeguarding billions of dollars worth of crypto assets.

On Mar. 11, 2025, Washington, D.C., saw a gathering of top-tier Bitcoin enthusiasts organized by the Bitcoin Policy Institute.

The continued growth of publicly listed bitcoin miners is expected as they push further into vertical integration, JPMorgan analysts said.

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Is Bitcoin the ultimate hedge against economic turmoil? Deutsche Bank seems to think so.

Bitcoin and Ethereum have long been the undisputed titans of the cryptocurrency world. They've set benchmarks as the standard-bearers for decentralized finance, shaping the crypto landscape as we know it. Bitcoin's role as “digital gold” and Ethereum's pioneering of smart contracts have positioned them as must-haves in every investor's portfolio.

Short-term bitcoin holders have sold over 100,000 BTC since February.

Top meme coins are bouncing as the broader market chops. Dogecoin is roughly flat, but Popcat and others are rising on Robinhood listings.

The Cboe BZX Exchange proposed a rule change with the U.S. SEC on behalf of Invesco Galaxy seeking the approval for in-kind creation and redemption of Invesco Galaxy's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF shares. The public has been invited to give feedback on the matter as the U.S. SEC reviews Cboe's proposed rule change.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP maintain their gains after a highly volatile session driven by the latest U.S. CPI report. The inflation data showed a slight decline, fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may pivot sooner than expected.

The yellow metal has risen as stocks (and bitcoin) have crumbled over the past few weeks.

Solana (SOL) price completed a “death cross” on the one-day chart on March 12, as the altcoin consolidated near its long-term support level at $125. This could potentially accelerate the SOL price sell-off in the near term for a drop below $100 for the first time since February 2024.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been underperforming the bullish expectations of late 2024 throughout the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.

President Trump's Bitcoin reserve may prompt other governments to do the same, the CEO of Binance Richard Teng said.

Banking behemoth JPMorgan believes that the shares of Bitcoin miner IREN (IREN) could potentially surge by 70%, according to a recent report by CNBC. The stock has now been upgraded to overweight.

As the market continues to be in a downtrend, a newly created crypto wallet has made a big bet on Solana (SOL), setting an ideal example of the “buy the dip” strategy.

A national versus state bitcoin reserve sparks debate, with lawmakers assessing digital asset strategies for economic stability, debt management, and financial resilience. Texas leads state-level initiatives. The post US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Comparison of a National Versus State Offering appeared first on Cryptonews.

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U.S. authorities seized approximately 749 Bitcoin, valued at $62.5 million, tied to a Silk Road drug trafficking and money laundering operations, according to a March 12, 2025, Forbes report. Silk Road Legacy Continues: $62.5M Bitcoin Seized in Latest Crackdown The seizure, ordered by the U.S.

Ethereum (ETH) is facing significant selling pressure, trading below the $1,900 mark as market uncertainty continues to weigh on price action. After losing the critical $2,000 level, ETH plunged as low as $1,750, marking its lowest point since October 2023.

There is no one-way trend on the market today, according to CoinMarketCap.

The cryptocurrency space is whizzing with opportunities, and Ripple (XRP) and Solana (SOL) have been frontrunners in capturing investor interest. Both tokens have carved out their places as reliable assets with strong use cases. But while these projects shine in their own right, a new player is positioning itself as the ultimate game-changer.

Solana (SOL) has gone down by 1.5% in the past 24 hours and currently stands at $126.7 per coin as sellers appear to have taken a breather after last week's fire sale.

A leveraged Ethereum trade on Hyperliquid resulted in a rare outcome where a whale secured profits despite being liquidated, while the platform's liquidity pool absorbed a multi-million dollar loss.

Video-sharing platform Rumble has reinforced its treasury diversification strategy by making a deeper move into digital assets with a $17.1 million investment in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin just dropped 24% from its all-time high — what happens next? Analysts say BTC is “very close to its local bottom,” but could a Black Swan event send it crashing even lower?

Due to Ethereum's protracted decline, there has been a lot of conjecture regarding its long-term sustainability. Nevertheless, leading analyst Chris Burniske thinks that reports of Ethereum's demise are wildly inflated despite the pessimism.

Some cryptocurrency investors worry about data security in the future. Bitcoin (BTC 1.37%) owners often tout the largest coin's unchanging qualities as a major selling point.

If the price of Ether (ETH) falls by a further 20%, the price decline could trigger a cascade of up to $336 million in decentralized finance (DeFi) liquidations, according to Kevin Rusher, founder of the real-world asset (RWA) lending platform RAAC.The executive warned that a decline to $1,857 would trigger $136 million in liquidations, and a price drop to $1,780 could potentially trigger an additional $117 million in loan liquidations — making these the next price levels to watch. Rusher added that the worst-case scenario would be a 20% drop in ETH's price to around the $1,500 price level, which could liquidate $336 million in DeFi loans, sending the markets tumbling.

TL;DR Bitcoin ETFs Rebound: March 12 saw a reversal with a net inflow of $13M, lifting cumulative inflows to $35.42B after a week of outflows. Divergent Fund Performance: Ark Invest & 21Shares' ETF led with an $82.6M inflow, while BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust faced a $47M outflow amid mixed market sentiment.