VIX Jumps to Highest Close Since 2025 The VIX, derived from S&P 500 options pricing, measures expected volatility over the next 30 days. A reading above 30 signals that traders are pricing in meaningful near-term turbulence. Friday’s close of 31.05, up 3.61 points on the session, follows four consecutive weekly closes above 25, the longest such stretch since 2022. Options markets are showing elevated open interest and skew, reflecting demand for downside hedges going into April. VIX futures remain in contango, meaning traders expect volatility to persist rather than fade.…
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Robert Kiyosaki Highlights Bitcoin Strategy as He Flags Incoming Market Crash Risk – Featured Bitcoin News
Kiyosaki Outlines Plan to Get Richer During Market Crash Market uncertainty surrounding a potential economic downturn and market crash is leading investors to reconsider portfolio strategies, as Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki outlined his approach on X on March 27. He referenced writings by Edgar Cayce and Nostradamus in discussions of financial turmoil while stressing a move toward nontraditional assets. Kiyosaki described a long-standing strategy focused on accumulating and holding assets that cannot be created by monetary authorities. He explained: “Those who have followed me for years already…
Stablecoin Market Drops $1.04B This Week as USDC Leads Outflows While USDT Holds 58% Dominance – Bitcoin News
USDC Sees $1.37B in Outflows as Stablecoin Market Shrinks As of this weekend, defillama.com stats show tether ( USDT) continues to dominate the sector with a market capitalization of $184.068 billion, even after a modest seven-day dip of -0.03%, or just over $56 million in outflows. USDT currently accounts for 58.42% of the stablecoin sector’s total valuation, which stands at $315.072 billion after the $1.04 billion loss. Circle’s USDC follows with a market cap of $77.723 billion, though it logged a steeper weekly decline of -1.73%. That places USDC’s outflows…
Bond Market Stress Overtakes Oil Shock
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Crypto prices came under pressure again on Friday as Treasury yields, not crude, became the macro variable traders could not ignore. Bitcoin slipped back below $69,000 after a short-lived relief rally earlier this week, while ether…
California Governor Newsom Signs Prediction Market Insider Trading Order
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Friday, expanding rules to curb public servants and those close to them from benefiting from insider trading on prediction markets tied to political or economic events they can influence or are privy to. The order prohibits “gubernatorial appointees,” public officials appointed to office by the governor of the state, from using “confidential or non-public information” gleaned from performing their duties to profit from related prediction markets. Newsom’s executive order also extends the prohibition to include spouses, family members or former business…
Leverage Returns To The Market
Sebastian’s journey into the world of crypto began four years ago, driven by a fascination with the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize financial systems. His initial exploration focused on understanding the intricacies of various crypto projects, particularly those focused on building innovative financial solutions. Through countless hours of research and learning, Sebastian developed a deep understanding of the underlying technologies, market dynamics, and potential applications of cryptocurrencies. To share his insights with others, Sebastian became an active contributor to online discussions on platforms like X and LinkedIn. His focus…
Altcoins Tumble as Total Market Capitalization Falls Below $1 Trillion Mark – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News
ETH and SOL Spearhead the Retreat The altcoin market endured a brutal session on Friday, March 27, as investors aggressively unwound positions in a frantic flight to liquidity. The safe haven narrative, which briefly flickered to life when the U.S., Israel and Iran began striking each other on Feb. 28, all but collapsed under the weight of a broader risk-off sentiment. According to market data, the intensified sell-off forced the total altcoin market capitalization to breach the psychological $1 trillion floor for the first time since early March. As of…
UK Slaps Sanctions On $20B Crypto Black Market Tied To Southeast Asia Scam Rings
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis puts the number at close to $20 billion — the estimated volume of dirty money that flowed through Xinbi, a Chinese-language crypto marketplace, between 2021 and 2025. Now the UK government wants to shut it down. Related Reading Scam Hubs At The Center Of It All Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced Thursday that it has imposed sweeping sanctions on Xinbi, a platform accused of providing crypto-based services, scam tools, and other criminal resources to bad actors across Southeast Asia. The move freezes any UK-linked…
Options Market Flashes Red Warning Signal
Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in over two weeks as traders adopted a more cautious stance after the year’s biggest options expiration, Bloomberg reported. At the moment of writing, BTC trades for the highs $66k. Related Reading Bitcoin Options Market Turns Defensive The drop followed the largest Bitcoin options expiry of 2026 so far, with roughly $14 billion in notional contracts rolling off on Friday. Around 30–40% of open interest in front‑month Bitcoin options was wiped out in a single session, leaving a “cleaner” positioning landscape. Spot volumes picked…
ARK Invest Integrates Kalshi Prediction Market Data Into Investments
ARK Invest has announced it will incorporate Kalshi prediction market data into its investment process, using real-time probability signals to inform macroeconomic research, monitor performance indicators, and support risk management and hedging strategies. The move positions ARK among a small but growing cohort of institutional managers treating event contract markets as a legitimate alternative data source rather than a speculative sideshow. ARK founder and CEO Cathie Wood framed the adoption as a logical institutional step. “Bringing prediction markets into institutional workflows is a natural next step for innovation in financial…