A pseudonymous whale called Jason has built a 2,281 BTC short on Binance, now in multi‑million profit, extending a pattern of eerily well‑timed macro trades. Summary On-chain sleuths say Jason holds a 2,281 BTC short on Binance at a $74,238 entry, sitting on roughly $4.2 million in unrealized profit with BTC near $72,467. The trader’s history includes perfectly timed shorts during prior market crashes and a reported $58.89 million loss, underscoring a high‑conviction, high‑risk strategy. Today’s bet lands as Bitcoin slides on Iran-linked Strait of Hormuz tensions and hotter‑than‑expected U.S.…
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Bitcoin ETFs 7-Day Streak Sees Inflows Reach $1.16 Billion
Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to seven days with a $199 million addition, reinforcing strong institutional demand. Ether, solana, and XRP also posted gains, marking a broadly positive day across crypto ETFs. ETF Momentum Builds as Bitcoin, Ether Lead Fresh Inflows On Tuesday, March 17, the market didn’t just open; it accelerated. Bitcoin ETFs […] Original
Bitcoin slides to $72,300 as Hormuz conflict and hot inflation hit risk assets
Bitcoin slips to $72.3k as the Strait of Hormuz conflict spikes oil, U.S. inflation runs hot, and traders slash Fed cut bets, pressuring crypto and stocks. Summary Strait of Hormuz closure sends oil above $100, adding fresh inflation pressure before it even hits official data. Hot U.S. PPI print forces traders to reprice 2026 Fed cuts, pushing equity futures and Bitcoin lower in a correlated risk-off move. Elevated energy prices, sticky core inflation and an entrenched Gulf conflict leave the near-term path for crypto and other risk assets highly uncertain.…
US PPI Data Surprises to the Upside, Sends Hawkish Signals, Bitcoin Plunges to $72K
Inflation just kicked the door in, and February’s Producer Price Index is the kind of uninvited guest the Federal Reserve definitely did not RSVP for. U.S. Wholesale Prices Jump, Reinforcing Higher-for-Longer Rate Narrative Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, nearly double expectations and a not-so-subtle reminder that inflation still has a pulse — and apparently […] Original
Maestro Launches Bitcoin-Native Institutional Credit Market for Mining Infrastructure
Maestro has introduced Mezzamine, an onchain credit market enabling institutional investors to generate bitcoin yield through renewable mining operations. Maestro launched Mezzamine on March 17th, 2026, in Austin, Texas, debuting its first live program with the renewable energy provider Sazmining. The Bitcoin-native ( BTC) facility allows institutional holders to finance mining hashrate to earn an […] Original
Bitcoin price loses $74K support ahead of Fed rate decision, can it recover?
Bitcoin price fell back under the $74,000 support level after three straight days of gains as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate cut decision scheduled for later today. Summary Bitcoin price slipped below $74,000 after a three-day rally, as traders booked profits ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Markets expect the Fed to hold rates at 3.50% to 3.75%, with CME FedWatch showing over 99% probability of no rate cut. Bullish technical signals persist, with a triangle breakout and ETF inflows supporting upside, while $76,000 remains…
Bitcoin Price Rangebound After Surge — Breakout Momentum Building?
Bitcoin price started a strong increase and traded above the $75,500 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears $76,000. Bitcoin started a decent upward move above the $75,000 zone. The price is trading above $73,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $72,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to rise if it clears the $75,000 and $76,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Starts Consolidation…
Robert Kiyosaki Urges Bitcoin Accumulation Before Bubble Bursts, Predicts BTC ‘to the Stars’
Rising fears of a market rupture are pushing investors toward alternative assets, as Robert Kiyosaki warns a fragile financial system could trigger a rapid repricing that sends bitcoin, ethereum, gold, and silver sharply higher. Robert Kiyosaki Signals Bubble Risk Rising, Ignites Urgent Bitcoin Buying Mounting warnings about a potential asset bubble are shaping investor sentiment […] Original
Bitcoin Rips for 8 Straight Days as Fed Signals Rate Hold — Decoupling or Just a Tease?
The Federal Reserve may be teeing up a snooze-worthy rate hold, but bitcoin is busy staging its own rebellion — eight straight days up and suddenly everyone’s asking if it’s finally breaking free from the macro leash. Powell Under Pressure: Fed Expected to Hold Rates Amid Trump Criticism The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concludes […] Original
Bitcoin Bulls Eye $75K as Market Experts Forecast Sustainable Rally
Bitcoin experienced significant volatility, briefly surpassing $76,000 before encountering resistance and dropping to around $73,500. Despite these fluctuations, bitcoin has gained over 10% in March. Intraday Volatility and the Battle for $75,000 Bitcoin ( BTC) showcased significant volatility during Tuesday’s session, briefly surging past the $76,000 threshold in the morning before facing stiff overhead resistance. […] Original