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Why is the crypto market up today? Bitcoin and utility protocols reveal on-chain whale inflows

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Fresh institutional inflows into Bitcoin are driving a crypto market rebound, while on-chain data shows whales increasingly moving capital into utility protocols like Mutuum Finance. Summary U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw about $458m in net inflows, helping BTC recover to around $68k after weekend volatility. Funds such as iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) from BlackRock led the inflows as institutions treated the recent decline as a buying opportunity. Mutuum Finance…

A16z Crypto Raises $2 Billion Fund Amid Market Downturn

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Crypto venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz is doubling down on crypto despite a major market downturn, seeking $2 billion for a new crypto fund. A16z Crypto, the blockchain arm of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, is raising a fifth crypto-focused fund, with plans to close by mid-2026, Fortune reported on Wednesday, citing anonymous sources. The latest round is significantly smaller than its previous $4.5 billion fund from 2022, but the company has shifted to a shorter fundraising cycle to remain flexible to ever-changing crypto narratives.  The move comes amid a…

Iran’s $7.8B Crypto Market: Domestic Tool or IRGC Sanctions Shield?

A new analysis by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs estimates that Iran’s crypto market processed roughly $7.8 billion in recent transaction volume, with domestic exchange Nobitex handling most activity. While the scale has fueled concerns about sanctions evasion, on-chain data suggests a more nuanced reality: a largely domestic ecosystem where civilian inflation hedging overlaps with potential state-linked financial activity. TRM reports that about 88% of inflows originate from local Iranian sources. Rather than pure capital flight, the data points to a closed-loop economy where funds circulate between domestic exchanges and…

Ark Invest Adds $4M in Coinbase, $12M in Robinhood Amid Market Volatility

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Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest increased its exposure to crypto-related equities, adding shares of Coinbase and Robinhood Markets across several of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as broader markets pulled back. The company purchased a combined 22,452 shares of Coinbase across the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF), according to trade notifications for Tuesday. Based on Coinbase’s closing price of $182.36 during the day, the purchase was valued at about $4.1 million. Ark also accumulated 158,587 shares of Robinhood through the same…

Iran’s Crypto Market Shaken As Outflows Skyrocket 700%

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Hours after explosions were reported in Tehran, digital money began moving. Reports say cryptocurrency withdrawals from Iran’s largest exchange jumped sharply as news of US and Israeli airstrikes spread across the country. Related Reading Blockchain data reviewed by analytics firms shows outflows rising about 700% in a short window, a spike that stood out against normal daily activity. Crypto Rush Follows Airstrikes According to blockchain tracking firm Elliptic, wallets linked to Nobitex, Iran’s biggest crypto trading platform, sent out far more funds than usual within minutes of the first strike.…

Bitcoin Market Enters Holding Phase As Active Supply Contracts

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The Bitcoin market appears to be entering a decisive holding phase, with on-chain data signaling a steady contraction in active supply.  Rather than aggressive selling or speculative rotation, a growing portion of circulating BTC is moving into long-term storage, reducing the amount readily available for trading. This tightening liquidity dynamic reflects rising investor conviction, as holders choose accumulation over distribution. How Volatility Compression Tightens Bitcoin’s Range In a recent post on X, Joao Wedson, the founder and CEO of Alphractal, noted that the Bitcoin 30-Day active supply has dropped sharply…

Bitcoin Rebound Tactical Not Structural Bear Market: Analysts

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Bitcoin’s recent price behavior could indicate that crypto selling pressure has begun to wane — though analysts warn there are not yet signs of a reversal from a bear market. “Bitcoin failed to accelerate lower on risk-off headlines, a signal that downside pressure may be losing momentum,” said 10x Research in a market update on Tuesday. The analysts noted that Bitcoin (BTC) was reclaiming the 20-day moving average near $68,500, and Bollinger Bands were tightening, with conditions “forming for potential range expansion.” BTC returned to just above $70,000 on Coinbase…

Solana (SOL) Positions for Breakout as Market Sentiment Turns Bullish

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Samson Mow Sees Bitcoin Bearish Pressure Eroding as Strategy, Metaplanet, Fed Shift Market Dynamics

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Bitcoin’s 2026 bearish window is rapidly closing as corporate treasury accumulation accelerates and macro tailwinds build, tightening supply and reinforcing institutional demand, according to Jan3 CEO Samson Mow. Samson Mow Warns 2026 Bitcoin Bearish Window Is Closing Jan3 CEO Samson Mow shared on social media platform X on March 2 that he believes the window […] Original

Bloodbath Or Buy-Zone? Bitcoin’s $66K Stagnation Hits The 25% Loss Threshold Historically Tied To Market Bottoms

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Bitcoin has remained in a consolidation phase since its early February breakdown below the $70,000 threshold, oscillating around the mid-$60K region without establishing a clear directional bias. The loss of $70K marked a structural shift in short-term momentum, transitioning the market from trend continuation to range-bound stabilization. While volatility has moderated, underlying stress signals suggest that the correction may not be fully resolved. Related Reading According to a recent report by CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, Short-Term Holders (STH) are still carrying substantial unrealized losses. With Bitcoin trading near $66,000, this cohort’s…