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Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy (MSTR), the single largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announced on X that the company earned approximately $1.2 billion (around 1.789 trillion won) from its BTC investment last week. He noted this profit was equivalent to about 16,622 BTC. According to figures Saylor attached to the post, MicroStrategy has added a total of 88,568 BTC so far this year, generating a profit of roughly $1.6 billion. Meanwhile, data from BitcoinTreasuries.net shows that MicroStrategy currently holds a total of 761,068 BTC.

Israeli blockchain project Orbs (ORBS) announced the launch of Orbs Agentic today, a co-signed oracle-based autonomous execution infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) agents. According to an official blog post, the Orbs team believes the next innovation in the DeFi user experience (UX) will shift toward AI agents that monitor markets and execute strategies autonomously. The new infrastructure allows these agents to independently perform DeFi tasks, with transactions verified through a co-signed oracle. Agentic is set to be released in two phases, with the ultimate goal of creating a foundational execution layer for agents that enables safe, verifiable, and efficient operations.

South Korean individual investors in their 40s and 50s are actively buying XRP, leading to a sharp increase in trading volume, DL News reported. Citing data from CoinGecko, the report noted that 24-hour XRP trading volume surged 115% on the South Korean exchange Upbit and 81% on Bithumb. XRP now accounts for 18% of the total trading volume on the two platforms, making it the most traded asset. Ryan Yoon, a senior analyst at Tiger Research, said the surge is being driven by this demographic. He explained that these investors are returning to the crypto market after a recent stock market rally and are now focusing on XRP, with funds from the sale of overseas stocks flowing into digital assets.

BASED, a decentralized perpetual futures exchange and prediction market, announced on its official X account that it plans to conduct the token generation event (TGE) for its native token, BASED, on March 30.

PayPal has expanded its PYUSD stablecoin service to 70 countries, up from its previous availability in just the U.S. and the UK, Fortune reported. According to the report, users can send PYUSD and earn rewards on their holdings, with an annual yield of around 4% currently offered in the U.S. May Zabaneh, PayPal's head of crypto, explained that the company expects the expansion to increase PYUSD accessibility and cross-border transactions in high-demand regions. Fortune also noted that PYUSD allows users to maintain dollar-based assets while reducing the burden of traditional currency exchange and remittance fees. In some countries where funds could previously only be held in bank accounts, users can now hold them as a balance in their PayPal wallets through PYUSD. Meanwhile, PYUSD's market capitalization has grown more than fivefold over the past year to approximately $4.1 billion.

Bitcoin could see a further decline to the $72,000 level after hitting a high of $76,000, its best since Feb. 4, before pulling back to around $73,500, CoinDesk reported. The average Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicates the asset remains in overbought territory. The outlet added, however, that this could be viewed as a consolidation phase following Bitcoin's more than 15% rally from $65,000 since March 8. A rebound in the $72,000 to $74,000 range could establish a new support level and serve as a launchpad for a move toward $80,000.

Newly listed tokens have shown significant strength in the cryptocurrency market this week, LBank Labs said through its official channels. The firm noted that BASED, listed on LBank's pre-market, recorded the highest weekly gain at 483%, while BP also saw a 287% increase. LBank Labs added that the strong performance of newly listed assets this week reflects the market's sustained interest in high-potential projects. The firm explained that listing new assets, when accompanied by strict selection criteria and ecosystem support mechanisms, can still offer opportunities to users and positively impact market liquidity.

Chinese auto trading service platform Cango recorded a net loss of $452.8 million in 2025, its first year after transitioning to Bitcoin mining by acquiring miners from Bitmain, The Block reported. The company's mining business generated $675.5 million in revenue, accounting for over 98% of its total sales. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Michael Zhang stated that the annual net loss was due to one-time transition costs and fair value adjustments resulting from market volatility. Cango also announced a shift in its business strategy toward AI infrastructure. The company held 2,537 BTC at the end of last year and sold approximately 1,900 BTC this January for around $175 million. The proceeds are slated for debt repayment and to fund the enhancement of its AI computing capabilities.

A solid buying base for Bitcoin is forming among institutions, according to an analysis from CF Benchmarks researcher Mark Pilipczuk, cited by DL News. He said that demand from ETFs and institutions remains robust, pointing to over $1.5 billion in inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs this month. Pilipczuk views Strategy's recent purchase of an additional $1.6 billion in BTC as part of this bullish institutional outlook. However, DL News added that if the Fed adopts a cautious stance on interest rate cuts this year due to inflation concerns, it could weigh on risk assets like Bitcoin.

Nine wallets believed to belong to institutional investors have accumulated 24.5 million ZRO, worth $47.5 million, in recent days, according to an analysis by on-chain analytics firm Nansen. The firm noted that this volume represents 2.6% of ZRO's circulating supply, with an average purchase price of $1.94. Nansen explained that there have been no sales from these wallets, all of which were funded from Coinbase Prime and hold only ZRO. Nansen assessed the activity as likely institutional movement ahead of a scheduled $55 million unlock on March 20, rather than retail investor flow. The firm described it as a move showing confidence despite the expected selling pressure. The accumulation reportedly began on Coinbase three weeks after LayerZero announced its own Layer 1 chain, 'Zero,' on Feb. 11.

According to crypto market maker Wintermute, Bitcoin has weathered the initial selling pressure of the bear market, but several additional confirmations are needed before a full trend reversal can be declared. In its weekly report, the firm noted that market conditions have become more constructive, citing the recent positive turn in the BTC Coinbase Premium, ETF fund inflows, and institutional over-the-counter buying. Wintermute emphasized that the confirmation of institutional buying demand in the mid-$60,000 price range is particularly important. However, the firm advised a cautious approach, as $74,000 and $80,000 are likely to act as significant resistance levels. From a cycle perspective, Wintermute pointed out that previous bear markets took around 400 days to reach a bottom from their peak, whereas the current cycle is less than 200 days from its high. While Wintermute believes this bear market is likely to be shallower than previous ones, it stressed the need to closely monitor the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, energy-related news stemming from risks in the Middle East, and price action near key technical resistance.

Five Vietnamese companies have become the first in the country to pass a qualification review for virtual asset exchanges, Reuters reported. According to a document from the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance, the approved firms include affiliates of three banks—Techcombank, VPBank, and LPBank—along with securities firm VIX Securities and real estate developer Sun Group. The Vietnamese government plans to introduce a pilot program for a digital asset exchange as early as this month. Concurrently, the Ministry of Finance is reportedly preparing new regulations to prohibit its citizens from using overseas virtual asset exchanges. Currently, cryptocurrencies are not recognized as official currency or legal tender in Vietnam, leading most crypto holders to use offshore centralized exchanges such as Binance, OKX, and Bybit.

While Bitcoin's eight consecutive days of positive closes on the daily chart is encouraging, caution is warranted before forecasting further gains, as the same phenomenon was observed during the 2022 bear market, CoinDesk reported. According to the outlet, yesterday's close marked the first time in four years that BTC has recorded eight straight days of gains. Historically, this pattern has led to a continued uptrend 60% of the time, with an average 30-day return of 19%. CoinDesk noted that this has occurred 15 times in the past. In nine of those instances, BTC rose over the subsequent 30 days, while it fell in the other six. "Furthermore, based on the halving cycle, this year is considered a bear market, so it is advisable to be cautious before expecting additional gains," the report explained.

Upbit has announced it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Monad (MON) starting at 9:00 a.m. UTC on March 19 to support an upcoming hard fork.

On-chain analyst Willy Woo stated that the recent Bitcoin recovery is being driven by short-term buying in the futures market, warning that investors should be cautious of a bull trap as a market bottom has not yet formed. He noted that this type of liquidity is often followed by sharp price swings, or whipsaws, aimed at forcing the liquidation of opposing positions. Woo added that while on-chain data indicates potential for a rise to the mid-$80,000s—the average cost basis for short-term holders—current market liquidity suggests we are only one-third of the way through a bear market.

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has pointed out that the funding rate for Bitcoin perpetual futures on major exchanges has turned negative, a signal he says has preceded major market rebounds over the past three years. On X, Martinez explained that overall market sentiment has reached a stage of "peak fear." He noted that historically, periods when long traders must pay short positions—indicated by a negative funding rate—have often marked short-term bottoms. Martinez added that this pattern has been observed repeating six times between 2022 and 2025. He concluded that while retail investors are preparing for further declines, professional traders are watching for a potential short squeeze.

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has described Bitcoin as "digital capital" capable of withstanding the disruption caused by artificial intelligence (AI), The Crypto Basic reported. His comments came in response to remarks by former Facebook executive Chamath Palihapitiya, who suggested that the advancement of AI could erode corporate competitive advantages faster than the market anticipates, potentially making stock prices more dependent on immediate earnings than on long-term growth prospects. Saylor argued that in such an environment, investor funds might shift toward assets less sensitive to technological changes. He asserted that Bitcoin fits this profile due to its fixed supply and decentralized structure. Previously, Palihapitiya had noted that a 30% to 40% decline in the long-term expected value of assets could reshape global markets, suggesting a possible capital flight to tangible and low-risk assets like infrastructure and short-term government bonds. When Palihapitiya also raised the need for Bitcoin to address threats from quantum computing, Saylor countered that if quantum computing were to break current cryptographic systems, it would impact the entire digital ecosystem, including AI platforms, banking systems, and internet infrastructure, necessitating a comprehensive system-wide upgrade.

XRP's spot trading volume has more than doubled in the last 24 hours, with the surge being led by South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, The Crypto Basic reported. Citing data from CoinGlass, the report noted that XRP spot volume surged approximately 115% in one day to reach $1.84 billion, accompanying a rise in the asset's price. Upbit was the primary driver, recording about $452.45 million in XRP trading volume over the past 24 hours. XRP was also the most traded asset on the exchange's KRW market. Binance followed with around $397.03 million in XRP spot volume, also showing an upward trend. The Crypto Basic suggested that an increase in trading volume typically indicates heightened market interest, and a price rally backed by strong volume could serve as a foundation for future gains.

The Bitcoin Cycle Index has entered a state of extreme weakness, falling to a level 40% below its all-time high, according to on-chain analyst Axel Adler Jr. The analyst, who has around 28,000 followers on X, explained that the Bitcoin Cycle Extreme Index is currently at approximately 67.7%, a reading that corresponds to this weakness zone. He noted that this signifies an extreme downward trend across on-chain indicators. The index is designed to signal market tops and bottoms based on cyclical patterns. Adler Jr. added that historically, the entry into this zone has often coincided with the start of an accumulation phase rather than a continued decline. He concluded that a sustained downtrend for Bitcoin is unlikely, barring a black swan event.

Rumors are circulating that Tempo, a blockchain focused on stablecoins and payments, may launch its mainnet by the end of March, crypto media outlet The Rollup reported, citing sources. The mainnet is expected to launch with a dual structure tailored for both institutional and retail users, but likely without a native token. The project has also reportedly introduced its own TIP-20 token standard to eliminate gas fees for on-chain transactions. According to the report, payments company Stripe is providing full support for the launch. Tempo, which launched its public testnet last December, is a blockchain project reportedly under joint development by Stripe and Paradigm.

An address believed to belong to the Bhutanese government transferred 20.5 BTC ($1.52 million) to QCP Capital and sent 1.02 BTC ($75,900) to a new wallet, Onchain Lens reported. Onchain Lens added that the assets may be moved again.

Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction market platform, has condemned the threats and harassment directed at Emanuel Fabian, a military correspondent for The Times of Israel, the newspaper reported. Some users of the platform allegedly pressured Fabian, including issuing death threats, to alter his reporting on Iranian missile attacks in Israel in an attempt to win their bets. A spokesperson for Polymarket stated that the credibility of independent reporting is the foundation for prediction markets and that any attempt to pressure journalists to change their coverage undermines both journalism and the markets themselves.

Sagar Shah, CEO of Evernorth, a digital asset accumulation firm strategically acquiring XRP, said in a recent interview that the cryptocurrency has enormous long-term potential for use in the global financial sector. He noted that the cross-border payments market today exceeds $150 trillion, but traditional systems for such transactions are slow and expensive. Shah argued that while XRP adoption is still in its early stages, its use cases are steadily increasing. He added that moves toward regulatory clarity, such as the proposed Clarity Act in the U.S. and the implementation of MiCA in Europe, are creating a favorable environment for Ripple.

Mirae Asset Financial Group has invested in U.S. digital bank Erebor as part of its push to expand its digital asset business, Maeil Business Newspaper reported. According to investment banking industry sources on March 17, Mirae Asset Capital and Mirae Asset Venture Investment participated in Erebor's $350 million funding round last month. The specific investment amount was not disclosed. Erebor is a digital bank founded by Palmer Luckey, the founder of U.S. defense startup Anduril, and has attracted investment from Palantir co-founders Peter Thiel and Joe Lonsdale.

Bithumb has announced that it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Casper (CSPR) at 9:00 a.m. UTC on March 23 to support the network's mainnet upgrade.