Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been unable to durably break $75,000 despite landmark SEC and CFTC joint guidance clarifying crypto token classifications and seven consecutive days of ETF inflows totaling over $1.4 billion.

The SEC/CFTC Framework

The SEC and CFTC issued joint interpretive guidance dividing crypto tokens into five categories: digital commodities, digital collectibles, digital tools, stablecoins, and digital securities. 

The framework marks a shift from case-by-case enforcement, clarifying which tokens are securities and which fall under lighter CFTC oversight.

“The practical effect is a more coherent and less burdensome regulatory environment,” Tagus Capital said. “Legal…

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The Stablecoin Dominance Pattern

Stablecoin dominance (USDT + USDC) exploded from 8.5% to 12.5% after sweeping prior highs, exactly as Cowen predicted two months ago when Bitcoin traded above $90,000. 

The current pullback in stablecoin dominance mirrors patterns seen in Bitcoin dominance, palladium, and the Hang Seng Index over the past four years.

“When I look at stablecoin dominance, I would have to say objectively, it’s hard to say that this won’t just be a higher low,” Cowen said. 

“If it takes out the low, then I’m wrong. But for now, this simply looks like what we’ve previously seen in other markets that exhibited a very similar pattern,” he added.

The pattern works…

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Bitcoin continues to trade around $73,000, following $199.4 million in net ETF inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $138.25 million in net inflows.  

Meme coin market capitalization is down 1.1% over the past 24 hours to $35.7 billion.

Trader Commentary:

Crypto Tony noted Bitcoin is holding support at $73,400, with the market likely to remain range-bound for now – a move above $74,900 would be bullish and a dip toward lower support followed by a bounce could offer another entry.

Lennaert Snyder said Bitcoin is consolidating in a tight range, with traders waiting for a confirmed breakout before adding new positions. He outlined two scenarios: a pullback to around $72,000…

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Fold Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:FLD) rose 12.41% after hours to $1.26 on Tuesday following its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings release.

According to Benzinga Pro data, FLD closed on Tuesday at $1.12, down 9.68%.

Full Year 2025 Results

For the full year ended December 31, 2025, Fold reported revenue of $31.8 million, a 34% increase year over year. Total transaction volume rose 46% to $960 million, while verified accounts reached approximately 84,000, reflecting 13,000 new accounts added during the year.

Fold reported an operating loss of $27.7 million and an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization loss of $17.2 million.

Loss per share for the…

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Dogecoin’s (CRYPTO: DOGE) official X account celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday with a fun post featuring its Shiba Inu mascot decked out in green.

Canines In Festive Mood

The X post showed an adorable Shiba Inu dressed up as a leprechaun, a supernatural being from Irish folklore. The dog is sitting over a pot overflowing with gold coins with the Dogecoin logo.

“Much gold, very lucky,” the post read, symbolizes luck and prosperity.

Other memecoin ecosystems joined the celebration as well.

Floki (CRYPTO: FLOKI) wrote, “Celebrating luck, community, and the journey… with FLOKI at the heart of it,” quoting a post by Elon Musk showing three dogs adorned in green leprechaun…

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The Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) ecosystem cheered on Tuesday after the Securities and Exchange Commission issued an interpretation clarifying that most cryptocurrency assets are not securities.

Solana Among Several Cryptos Declared Securities

Solana’s official handle took to X, pointing to the latest guidance that resolved a long-standing uncertainty over the fate of cryptocurrencies.

“After more than a decade of uncertainty, this interpretation will provide market participants with a clear understanding of how the Commission treats crypto assets under federal securities laws,” SEC Chair Paul Atkins said. “It also acknowledges what the former administration refused to recognize – that…

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Leading cryptocurrencies pulled back, while stocks extended their rally on Tuesday as traders priced in little to no possibility of rate cuts.

Crypto Rally Halts

Bitcoin cooled down after Monday’s spike, retreating to the $73,000 region, while trading volume fell 20% over the last 24 hours.

Ethereum‘s rally also halted, as the second-largest cryptocurrency wobbled in the $2,300 region. XRP and Dogecoin also faced a correction.

Over $200 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market over the past 24 hours, hitting long positions hardest, according to Coinglass data.

Open interest in Bitcoin futures fell 3.94% in the last 24 hours. More than half of Binance’s retail derivatives…

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