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.

Crypto Firm Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Shortly After Suspending Deposits And Withdrawals

Cryptocurrency lending platform BlockFills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, saying it was to protect its business value and “maximize recoveries” for stakeholders.

Blockfills Grapples with Massive Liabilities

The bankruptcy filing will enable BlockFills to undergo restructuring, pursue additional sources of liquidity and recovery, while maintaining transparency and oversight through a court-supervised process. 

The Chicago-based firm said that the decision follows “extensive discussions” with investors, clients, creditors, and other stakeholders and is the “most responsible path forward.”

Several BlockFills-related entities filed a…

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‘My Target Price For Going All-In Is….’

‘Not The Time To Go All-In’

Sharing her views in an X post, Chen said the ongoing bear market is not over as liquidity has not fully recovered.

“I’ve said time and again that the $60,000–$70,000 range is a good zone for dollar-cost averaging. But not necessarily the time to go ALL-IN,” Chen stated.

Chen aims to go all-in on Bitcoin at $50,000, where she hopes to buy the full amount of BTC she wants for this cycle.

Chen said it was okay to buy some BTC now, but advised traders not to panic if the price drops 20-30% after buying. She emphasized the importance of “doing your own research,” or DYOR.

Not A Big Deal, Says Woo

Willy Woo, another widely followed cryptocurrency…

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Prediction Market Bets Against Passage This Year

Punters are skeptical that a ban on congressional stock trading will be enacted this year, despite the ongoing conflict‑of‑interest debate.

No Ban This Year?

A Kalshi market on whether members of Congress will be banned from trading stocks before 2027 currently shows just 15% odds in favor. The odds of this happening before Jan. 21, 2029, stood at 57%.

Note that a congressional stock trading ban may still qualify for a “Yes” if lawmakers are permitted to use blind trusts or invest in diversified assets like exchange-traded funds or mutual funds. The restriction only applies to individual stock trading.

A similar bet on Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based Polymarket showed a 22% chance of a ban…

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LATEST: Robert Kiyosaki Warns Giant Market Crash Coming Says Gold, Silver and Bitcoin Will Surge Afterwards

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, posted on X that he is confident the prices of gold, silver, and Bitcoin will rise after a giant market crash, while noting he could be wrong.

Kiyosaki expressed this view amid discussions of market uncertainty, contrasting his strategy of buying more gold, silver, Bitcoin, and even oil wells with others holding cash. He ties it to expectations of currency debasement and capital shifting to hard assets post-crash.