Bitcoin Holds Near $74,000 As Crypto Market Waits For Inflation And Rate Signals

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading just below the $74,000 level as the broader cryptocurrency market enters a period of relative calm, with traders closely watching upcoming macroeconomic data for the next catalyst.

After several weeks of volatility, the largest cryptocurrency by market value has spent the past two days moving within a narrow range. Market participants say the current pause reflects uncertainty around interest rate expectations, inflation trends, and global liquidity conditions that could shape the next move across risk assets.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), the second largest digital asset, has also stabilized during the same period, suggesting the broader crypto market is waiting…

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Crypto.com Enters Retirement Market With New Crypto IRA Offering

Crypto platform Crypto.com is making a direct push into the U.S. retirement market with the launch of Crypto.com IRAs, a new investment product that allows investors to hold cryptocurrencies, stocks, and exchange traded funds in a single tax advantaged account.

The launch signals a growing effort by digital asset companies to expand beyond trading platforms and into long term wealth management products. For investors, the move represents another step toward integrating digital assets into traditional financial planning.

As crypto adoption continues to rise among retail investors and institutions alike, retirement products that include digital assets are becoming an increasingly competitive…

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South Korea Fines Bithumb $24 Million Over AML Violations

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has fined cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb 36.8 billion won ($24.6 million) and ordered a six-month partial suspension of new-user services after uncovering millions of anti-money laundering (AML) violations, according to local reporting.

The FIU’s investigation found roughly 6.65 million breaches of the country’s AML and customer verification rules. About 3.55 million involved failures to verify customer identities, while 3.04 million cases concerned transactions that should have been blocked but were allowed. 

Authorities also identified 45,772 transactions with 18 unregistered overseas exchanges.

The sanctions, part of ongoing…

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Michael Saylor Makes 5th Largest Bitcoin Buy At $1.57B As MSTR Surges 4%

The $1.57B Bitcoin Purchase

Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced the acquisition, bringing total holdings to 761,068 coins acquired for $57.61 billion, or an average of $75,696 per coin. 

The firm funded most of the purchase through $1.1 billion in STRC series preferred stock sales and $396 million in common stock sales.

Michael Saylor hinted at the purchase Sunday with an X post reading “Stretch the Orange Dots,” the eleventh such hint shared in 2026. This pattern typically precedes Strategy Bitcoin purchase announcements.

The $1.57 billion buy follows Strategy’s acquisition of 17,994 BTC between March 2-8 for about $1.28 billion at an average price of $70,946. 

The…

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Bitcoin Price Roars Above $74,000 As Market Sentiment Improves

The price of Bitcoin pushed above $74,000 early Monday, as easing geopolitical tensions and improving risk sentiment helped lift the broader crypto market.

The move capped one of bitcoin’s strongest weekly performances since the outbreak of the Iran–Israel War in late February.

The rally coincided with signs of de-escalation in the Middle East. Two commercial tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday for the first time since the conflict began, after Iran indicated its shipping restrictions would apply only to vessels linked to its adversaries.

At the same time, Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with Tehran, helping calm energy markets. Oil prices retreated…

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Metaplanet Raises $255 Million, Eyes $531 Million Bitcoin Buying Spree

Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has secured approximately $255 million from global institutional investors as it accelerates a corporate strategy centered on accumulating Bitcoin, with additional warrants that could lift total funding to roughly $531 million.

The capital was raised through a placement of new shares priced at 380 yen ($2.39) each, representing a small premium to the market price. 

The financing package also includes fixed-strike warrants exercisable at 410 yen ($2.57) per share, which carry a 10% premium to the placement price and could generate an additional $276 million if fully exercised before their March 2028 expiration, according to CEO Simon…

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Bitcoin Reclaims $73,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally With Sentiment Turning Neutral

Bitcoin surged above $73,000 on Monday morning, following Bitcoin ETF inflows of $180.3 million on Friday, with Ethereum ETF inflows of $26.7 million.

Meme coin market capitalization spiked 4.9% to $35.4 billion over the past 24 hours.

Trader Commentary:

Crypto trader Jelle noted that Bitcoin started the week in positive territory and is attempting to print its eighth consecutive green daily candle.

Such extended streaks often precede large moves in either direction, with traders watching closely to see whether Bitcoin sweeps nearby equal highs, which could determine the next breakout or reversal.

Degen Hardy said Bitcoin is approaching a critical level, adding that a daily close above…

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Strategy (MSTR) Spends $1.57 Billion To Buy 22,337 Bitcoin

Strategy, the bitcoin treasury company led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, purchased another 22,337 bitcoin for about $1.57 billion last week, continuing one of the largest corporate accumulation strategies in the crypto market.

The company disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that the purchases took place between March 9 and March 13 at an average price of $70,194 per coin. The acquisition brings the firm’s total holdings to 761,068 bitcoin.

Strategy said its cumulative bitcoin holdings were acquired for roughly $57.61 billion at an average price of about $75,696 per coin. At the current price near $74,000, the company’s holdings carry a…

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Bitdeer Announces February 2026 Production and Operations Update

Monthly Highlights

Bitcoin: production increased 541% Year on Year to 705 BitcoinColocation: Continued management focus on colocation lease agreementsAI Cloud: demonstrating strong Month on Month performance in ARR and utilization rates

SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:BTDR) (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”), a world-leading technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, today announced its unaudited mining and operations updates for February 2026.

Management Commentary

Operational Update

SEALMINER Manufacturing:

GPU Cloud as of 2/28/2026:

Infrastructure Summary:

1 Indicative timing for completion of power. All timing references are to…

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LATEST: Australian Senate Committee Supports New Bill Requiring Crypto Platforms To Obtain Official Licenses

An Australian Senate committee has endorsed a government bill to regulate crypto platforms. It recommends requiring operators of digital asset platforms and custodians to obtain financial services licenses under existing laws.

This step seeks to modernize oversight of the rapidly growing digital assets sector in Australia, addressing regulatory gaps while aligning with global standards.