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Bitcoin has rebounded to the $68,000 level amid falling oil prices, but the rally's momentum is limited, according to an analysis by CoinDesk. The outlet reported that while futures trading volume has increased, open interest has stagnated, suggesting the rebound is driven by spot demand and short-covering rather than leverage-based buying. In the options market, demand for downside protection persists, indicating that bearish sentiment remains. The market is reportedly wary that a rebound without an influx of leverage may be unsustainable and is guarding against a potential correction if the macroeconomic environment changes.

Bitcoin and Ethereum both closed March with gains, ending their respective streaks of monthly losses. According to Coinglass data, Bitcoin had recorded five consecutive months of losses from October through February, its second-longest stretch of declines on record. Its longest-ever losing streak was six straight months from August 2018 to January 2019. Ethereum had posted six consecutive months of losses from September through February, also its second-longest downtrend. The asset's longest decline was a seven-month period from May to November 2018. Market participants are now watching to see if this positive close signals a broader trend reversal.

U.S. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr said that clearer stablecoin regulation could promote market growth, but emphasized that consumer protection measures are essential for any new legislation. Speaking at a Federalist Society event on stablecoin regulation, Barr noted that while stablecoins are primarily used for cryptocurrency trading and as a store of U.S. dollar value, they also have the potential to reduce remittance costs, accelerate trade finance processing, and support corporate cash management. He assessed that a stablecoin bill would provide necessary clarity for issuers, but its implementation would largely depend on federal and state regulators. Barr added that unresolved issues remain concerning reserve assets, regulatory arbitrage, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, and consumer protection, Cointelegraph reported.

According to data from Bitcoin Treasuries, Strategy accounted for 94% of all BTC purchased by corporate Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT) in March. During the period, DATs purchased a total of 47,000 BTC. However, with nine companies selling 22,000 BTC, the net purchase volume was approximately 25,000 BTC.

The Spot CVD chart analyzes the order book for the BTC/USDT spot pair. The top section displays a Volume Heatmap, while the bottom shows the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). - The Volume Heatmap (top) tracks trading volume at specific price levels. The background color brightens when the price lingers in a particular range or moves significantly, indicating potential support or resistance zones. - The Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator (bottom) shows buy and sell orders categorized by trade size. A rising line indicates an increase in buy orders for that category. For example, the yellow line represents orders between $100 and $1,000, while the brown line tracks large orders between $1 million and $10 million.

Bithumb announced that it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for the Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL) at 10:00 a.m. UTC on April 8 due to a mainnet upgrade.

Binance has announced it will list PRL/USDT perpetual futures at 10:30 a.m. UTC on April 1, with support for up to 20x leverage.

Tesla's market capitalization has reached $1.39 trillion, surpassing that of Bitcoin at $1.37 trillion, according to data from 8market.

The number of addresses holding Ethereum-based USDT has fallen by 72,841, or 0.54%, over the past 48 hours, according to data from Santiment. The analytics firm noted this decline is unusual, as the metric has typically shown a net increase almost every day. Santiment highlighted a similar decrease between Dec. 19 and Dec. 31, 2024, which was followed by a 10% surge in Bitcoin's price over the subsequent two weeks. The firm suggested this pattern is likely to repeat.

Binance CEO Richard Teng stated on X that the stablecoin supply reaching approximately $316 billion is significant. He explained that this indicates the market is growing based on real-world use cases rather than just for investment purposes. Teng attributed this growth to several factors: - Opportunities to generate real returns - The expansion of payment infrastructure - Increased institutional adoption following the GENIUS Act

Global crypto exchange MEXC has announced the listing of three spot trading pairs for stock and ETF tokens based on Ondo Finance (ONDO). The new listings include FLQLON, derived from a U.S. blue-chip ETF; PPLTON, linked to the physical price of platinum; and URAON, an ETF for uranium and nuclear-related companies. MEXC stated that its collaboration with Ondo Finance will continue to provide users with opportunities to diversify their portfolios by investing in both traditional finance and cryptocurrency.

Antonio Sanso, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, recently provided an update on Ethereum's progress toward quantum resistance at the ETHCC blockchain conference. He stated that current digital signature methods could be threatened by quantum computers by the mid-2030s, adding that Ethereum's preparations to counter this are 20% complete. The foundation plans to implement a full response system through an upgrade scheduled between 2028 and 2032. Sanso noted that the biggest challenge is signature data size, as quantum-resistant signatures are more than 10 times larger than existing ones, which significantly increases verification costs. He added that a solution to this issue has been proposed and that related research has been conducted on a bi-weekly basis since February.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has delayed the issuance of its first stablecoin license, which was originally scheduled for the end of March, Wu Blockchain reported. HSBC, Standard Chartered (SC), and Hong Kong crypto exchange OSL were previously cited as likely recipients.

B2C2, the crypto market maker acquired by Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings in 2020, has selected Solana (SOL) as its settlement network for institutional stablecoin clients, Unfolded reported. The network supports USDC and USDT. The company also launched PENNYswap (PENNY), a zero-fee service for banks' foreign exchange and cross-border operations.

BTC is trading 21% above its realized price of $54,286, CoinDesk reported via X. The analysis suggests that based on data from the last three years, the current price level is nearing a signal for a market cycle bottom. The realized price reflects the average on-chain acquisition cost for all coins.

Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Hyperliquid (HYPE) recorded $64.1 million in revenue for March, a 10.6% decrease year-over-year, according to data from DeFiLlama.

According to Coinglass data, if BTC breaks through $69,447, an estimated $434.38 million in short positions will be liquidated across major centralized exchanges. Conversely, if the price drops below $67,422, $610.93 million in long positions face liquidation.

Top 5 Gainers (24h) - BLUR: +40.30% to $0.0243, with a 24-hour volume of $99.24 million - NOM: +27.58% to $0.0057, with a 24-hour volume of $136.58 million - ONT: +25.30% to $0.1042, with a 24-hour volume of $125.45 million - EVER: +20.78% to $0.0035, with a 24-hour volume of $35,550 - STO: +19.58% to $0.2384, with a 24-hour volume of $178.84 million Top 5 Losers (24h) - FOXY: -13.56% to $0.0001, with trading volume unavailable - SXP: -12.02% to $0.0022, with a 24-hour volume of $2.07 million - ABT: -11.33% to $0.3043, with a 24-hour volume of $3.19 million - COMMON: -10.81% to $0.00036, with a 24-hour volume of $746,620 - HONEY: -10.00% to $0.0018, with a 24-hour volume of $573,640

South Korean retail investors purchased nearly one trillion won worth of cryptocurrency-related stocks and ETFs in the first quarter of this year, Edaily reported. Citing data from the financial information portal SEIBro, the report noted that from the start of the year through March 30, these investors net-purchased a total of $627.55 million (approximately 948.6 billion won) in such assets. This figure represents 9.7% of all net purchases of overseas stocks during the same period. The most heavily purchased instrument was the "2X ETHER ETF," which offers 2x leveraged exposure to the price of Ethereum.

An anonymous new wallet address starting with 0x5e2E has withdrawn 25.5 million STO, valued at $4.85 million, from Binance over the past 20 hours, Lookonchain reported. This amount accounts for 11.32% of the total supply. Withdrawals from exchanges are typically seen as a sign of intent to hold. Lookonchain added that the price of STO has surged 136%, rising from $0.11 to $0.26.

Bithumb announced it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Bitcoin SV (BSV) starting at 8:00 a.m. UTC on April 7 due to a network upgrade.

The Australian Parliament has passed a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies that requires exchanges and custody platforms to obtain a financial services license within six months, CoinDesk reported. Under the new law, crypto exchanges will be integrated into the existing Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) system and must secure a license from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). These platforms will be subject to the same regulations as brokers and asset managers, with obligations including protecting client assets, making standard disclosures, and implementing a dispute resolution system.

The Iranian Parliament announced it will not open the Strait of Hormuz, clarifying that it has never negotiated on the matter and has no plans to do so.

Overall trading volume on South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges decreased in the first quarter of 2026, though a surge in activity on some smaller platforms indicates a potential market shift, Digital Asset reported. A survey of Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax from Oct. 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, found that the five exchanges' combined trading volume fell from 397.7 trillion won in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 318.3 trillion won in the first quarter of 2026. The decline was most pronounced at Upbit and Bithumb. During the period, Upbit's volume fell by 21.8% from 259.4722 trillion won to 202.8931 trillion won. Bithumb experienced the largest drop among major exchanges, with its volume decreasing by 31.3% from 121.8856 trillion won to 83.9314 trillion won.

Li Xiong, chairman of Huione Group, has been extradited to China for his alleged involvement in online scams targeting South Koreans in Cambodia, according to a report from News1. Li is accused of numerous crimes, including operating casinos, fraud, illegal business practices, and concealing criminal proceeds. He served as chairman of Huione Group, a subsidiary of Prince Group, which has been identified as the main perpetrator of the scams in Cambodia. Last May, the U.S. Treasury Department designated Huione Group and its cryptocurrency exchange, Huione Guarantee, as financial institutions of concern for their role in laundering North Korean cryptocurrency, blocking them from the U.S. banking system.