The probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates in March before the non-farm payrolls announcement is 78.3%.

Market "Cash is King"! Iran War and Inflation Squeeze, Bitcoin Price Under Pressure

Bitcoin is under pressure near $70,791 as U.S. 5-year Treasury yields rise to a 9-month high, accompanied by inflation concerns triggered by the Iran conflict. Market capital is tilting toward cash holdings, weakening demand for Bitcoin. Analysts predict it may retest the $66,000 support level. With rising probability of rate hikes, market speculative demand for Bitcoin is diminishing, and overall risk assets are also facing pressure.

Delaware Proposes Stablecoin Regulation Bill: 1:1 Reserve Requirement + Licensing Framework to Compete for Issuance Hub Status

Delaware State legislators have proposed the Delaware Payment Stablecoin Act (SB19), which aims to establish a state-level regulatory framework for stablecoin issuance. The legislation requires issuers to obtain licenses, maintain 1:1 reserve ratios, and conduct regular information disclosures. The bill works in coordination with federal regulations, positioning stablecoins as payment instruments to attract digital asset projects to the state, potentially making Delaware a significant registration hub.

Citigroup Slashes Bitcoin and Ethereum 12-Month Price Targets, Citing Stalled U.S. Crypto Legislation Weighing on Upside Catalysts

Citigroup has lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum, signaling a shift toward caution on the cryptocurrency market's medium-term outlook, primarily due to slow progress in U.S. crypto asset legislation. Bitcoin's target was reduced from $143,000 to $112,000, while Ethereum's fell to $3,175. Despite upside potential remaining in the future, the lack of new policy catalysts suggests prices may oscillate within a range in the near term. Citigroup's assessment of Ethereum is more cautious, as it believes the asset is more significantly impacted by on-chain activity.

Federal Reserve Governor Barr: Interest Rates May Need to Remain Stable for Some Time to Address Inflation Pressures

On March 25, Federal Reserve Governor Barr indicated that interest rates may need to remain stable to address inflation above the 2% target. He supported last week's decision to hold rates steady, stating that the Middle East situation and rising oil prices have increased economic uncertainty and heightened inflation risks.

Today's CME "FedWatch": The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in April is 90.7%.

Gate News Report: On March 25, CME "FedWatch" data showed that the probability of the Federal Reserve raising rates by 25 basis points in April is 9.3%, while the probability of maintaining rates unchanged is 90.7%. The probability of the Federal Reserve cumulatively raising rates by 25 basis points through June is 17.1%, with a probability of 80.2% for maintaining rates unchanged.

The probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates unchanged in April is 90.7%

Jinse Finance reported that on March 25, according to CME "FedWatch": the probability of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates by 25 basis points in April is 9.3%, while the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 90.7%. The probability of the Federal Reserve cumulatively raising interest rates by 25 basis points by June is 17.1%, with an 80.2% chance of rates remaining unchanged.