Mainstream Crypto News and Updates

Analyst Aksel Kibar warns Bitcoin investors that the current price recovery is a technical trap within a downtrend. He identifies a "rising wedge" pattern and predicts potential declines to $60,000 or lower, advising caution against misinterpreting short-term fluctuations.

Recent regulatory tension in the U.S. gaming and prediction markets space has attracted investors. Legal expert Daniel Wallach indicated that a Nevada court may soon issue a restraining order against Kalshi, potentially restricting sports-related contracts.  Meanwhile, emerging projects like D

Shiba Inu is now available on OnePay, a U.S. fintech platform, alongside other cryptocurrencies. This follows recent regulatory clarity from the SEC, classifying Shiba Inu and similar assets as non-securities. Despite these developments, SHIB's trading volume and price have declined.

Gate News Reports: On March 22, the total liquidation volume in the cryptocurrency market over the past 24 hours reached $359 million, with long liquidations at $293 million and short liquidations at $65.428 million. BTC liquidations reached $139 million, and ETH liquidations reached $108 million. A total of 119,490 traders were liquidated over the past 24 hours. The largest single liquidation occurred on a certain CEX's BTC-USDT-SWAP trading pair, valued at $10.0182 million.

U.S. cryptocurrency spot ETFs have recently seen a warming in capital inflows, particularly ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, as investor interest in digital assets has rebounded. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs have recorded net inflows for multiple consecutive days, with Bitcoin attracting $199.4 million in a single day, marking a record of seven consecutive days of inflows. This phenomenon reflects increased institutional capital allocation, with market structure showing that investors are increasingly inclined to invest through regulated products, strengthening market support.

The current crypto market continues to struggle without a clear altseason, as Bitcoin remains in a sideways trend. Analysts suggest that until Bitcoin shows a confirmed bullish structure and macroeconomic conditions improve, altcoins will likely remain stagnant. Speculation points to potential recovery in Q3 to Q4 rather than the earlier hoped-for timeline.

The DeFi ecosystem has recently experienced an advanced exploitation which continues to show the ongoing vulnerabilities with the minting mechanisms of various protocols within the DeFi ecosystem. On March 22, 2026, the security monitoring platform known as Lookonchain notified the community about a

Bitcoin retail activity has decreased by 10%, the lowest since January 2025, indicating weaker market participation. The advent of ETFs has shifted retail access off-chain, while Bitcoin has diverged from the S&P 500, marking its longest decoupling since 2020 amid a correction phase.

_BTQ launches Bitcoin Quantum testnet with BIP 360, introducing Pay to Merkle Root and enabling quantum resistant transaction testing._ BTQ Technologies has launched a new step in Bitcoin-focused research with a working quantum test environment. The company confirmed that it deployed Bitcoin I

_XRP trades between $0.70 and $1 as analysts track accumulation range and potential breakout toward $3, $5, and $10 levels._ XRP is trading within a defined multi year range as market participants monitor key price levels. Analysts are observing current structure while comparing it with

_Morgan Stanley files S-1 update for spot Bitcoin ETF confirming MSBT ticker for NYSE listing pending approval._ _Proposed ETF offers Bitcoin exposure through brokerage accounts without direct asset custody for investors._ _ETF shares to begin trading after notice of issuance with

Forward Industries is initiating a $27.4 million share buyback funded by a $40 million loan backed by staked Solana, amidst declining stock and crypto prices. This strategy aims to enhance shareholder value and reduce costs while navigating a challenging market.

U.S. crypto ETFs experienced significant outflows as Bitcoin and Ether saw decreased demand. Investors withdrew $219.2 million, marking a shift from recent inflows. Both assets have declined in value, raising concerns about the market's momentum.

XRP hovers near key support after a sharp pullback, as fading bullish momentum collides with macro uncertainty and a pivotal regulatory shift that could reshape long-term institutional demand. Crypto Markets Stall; XRP Trades Near Lows Despite Historic SEC Commodity Shift At 10:17 a.m. on

The Trump administration released a national AI legislative framework, calling on Congress to establish a unified federal standard and warning that fragmented state-level regulation could cripple American competitiveness in the global AI race. For traders asking whether any of this creates a r