Market Analysis

In the past 24 hours, the price of PIPPIN has dropped sharply by 37%, matching a decrease of $43 million in open contracts (OI), indicating a wave of large position closures happening in the market. This significant decline often reflects traders exiting leveraged positions as prices fall. This suggests that a strong wave of liquidation is underway in the market.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Arthur Hayes posted on the X platform stating that BTC (white) has not yet decoupled from the US SaaS technology company (green). This may just be a short-term rebound, and it has not yet moved out of the danger zone. Patience is required.

Pi Network's native token PI rose about 8.5% on March 4th, reaching a nearly two-week high, following the successful upgrade to protocol v19.9. The upgrade aims to strengthen network capabilities and will introduce v20.2 before Pi Day 2026. Despite the short-term increase, the Pi Foundation transferred 60.99 million tokens, which could trigger supply pressure. Technically, PI faces a key resistance level at $0.173.

According to observations from the Gate Research Institute, the current implied volatility for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are 55% and 74%, respectively, reflecting the options market's high expectations for short-term price fluctuations. Recent negative Delta skew for BTC and ETH indicates increased demand for short-term puts. The Gamma distribution is concentrated around March 13, which could lead to amplified volatility. In terms of large options trades, significant buying activity has been observed for both BTC and ETH.

Bitcoin recently broke through $74,000 and attracted $680 million in ETF inflows within two days, as a sharp decline in Korean stocks prompted retail investors to move funds into the crypto market. Although the market remains optimistic, some experts warn of potential bull trap scenarios and advise caution. Overall, opinions on Bitcoin's upward trend remain divided.

Ethereum (ETH) broke above the $2,100 mark during Thursday's trading session, riding the wave of recovery spreading across the cryptocurrency market. The rally of the largest altcoin in the market is accompanied by a surge in open interest (OI), which now stands at 13.43 million ETH — the highest since January 31.

Ripple engineers have discovered a security vulnerability in the XRP Ledger's batch transaction processing mechanism, prompting the team to intervene to prevent impact. To enhance security, Ripple will integrate AI tools into the development process, covering code review and simulated attack testing, strengthening defenses to reduce future risks. Additionally, the current technical support and resistance levels for XRP are around $1.50; a breakout above this level could point to higher targets.

Key Insights: HBAR price repeatedly failed to clear value area high resistance, reinforcing overhead supply and weakening bullish momentum within the current range structure. The $0.09 high timeframe support now defines short term direction as price rotates lower inside a clearly

After the outbreak of the US-Iran war, Bitcoin outperformed traditional safe-haven assets, rising 12.1% within four days. Gold and silver declined due to reduced safe-haven demand. The war led to a decrease in oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, putting upward pressure on oil prices. AI research shows that Bitcoin is favored in currency choices.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that OneKey founder Yishi posted on the X platform: "Pay attention to the short OI (short open interest) congestion around 75k. Once a crowded short (concentrated short positions) + market makers' passive delta buying create a positive feedback loop, March is highly likely to see a classic gamma squeeze."

Recently, Bitcoin prices have risen from $68,000 to $73,500, driven by strong institutional demand. Coinbase premium spreads and ETF capital inflows both indicate robust institutional buying, with long-term holders net buying reaching $14 billion. However, new leveraged positions have increased to $3.55 billion, and if spot buying weakens, it could trigger liquidation risks.

According to SoSoValue data, the crypto market generally rose, with Bitcoin reaching $72,000 and Ethereum surpassing $2,100. All sectors performed strongly, especially the RWA sector, which increased by 7.26%, with MANTRA gaining a 39.03% boost. Other sectors also rose, and the overall market outlook is positive.

Bitcoin has fallen into one of the most oversold zones on the weekly chart in history after months of sustained selling pressure, according to the latest report from research and brokerage firm K33. "To make a mistake, follow the crowd," said Vetle Lunde, Head of Research, in the report, pointing out the sentiment.

Bitcoin broke through $72,000 on March 5, driven by three major macro factors: diplomatic contact between Iran and the US CIA, Federal Reserve officials supporting interest rate cuts, and US escorting oil tankers promising to reduce energy supply risks. Strong economic data further supported market risk sentiment.

Foresight News reports that, according to Alternative.me data, the cryptocurrency fear and greed index rose to 22 today (yesterday the index was 10 "Extreme Fear"), indicating that the market is in a "Extreme Fear" state.

Benchmark recognizes STRC shares as a foundational element for a new generation of stablecoins and yield-bearing tokens within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Initially issued to fund additional Bitcoin purchases, STRC has a perpetual structure with monthly dividends. Recent developments indicate an expanded role for STRC in financing stablecoin protocols.

Ethereum maintains superior liquidity depth and ecosystem activity entering March 2026. Dogecoin and Floki rely heavily on strong community engagement and volatility cycles. Ice Network shows emerging participation trends with episodic volume expansion. Crypto markets entering Mar

The Korean stock market has fallen about 20% within just two trading days, prompting retail investors to shift their funds into the cryptocurrency market, boosting the rally of Bitcoin and other digital assets. Analysis indicates that during market volatility, investors tend to quickly reallocate among high-risk assets, causing the "Kimchi Premium" index to rebound, reflecting increased demand for cryptocurrencies.

The article discusses the recent surge in Bitcoin's momentum, highlighting bullish trends while acknowledging the challenges in surpassing the $78K mark.

Bitcoin demonstrates resilience amid global instability, with low exchange deposits indicating a reduction in selling pressure. Recent analysis shows strong short-term momentum as inflows drop and the price increases, suggesting a potential market bottom.