The cryptocurrency market shows early signs of recovery after weeks of consolidation, as demand for spot crypto-focused Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in the US market rises despite the ongoing war with Iran.

XRP attracts market attention again. While Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs record outflows, the Ripple-linked token benefits from sustained inflows and a favorable technical setup. A recent chart breakout paves the way for a target set at $1.95. Between chartist signals and institutional dynamics, the market now assesses the strength of this movement. L’article XRP Breakout And ETF Inflows Fuel A Potential Move Toward 1.95 Dollars est apparu en premier sur Cointribune.

March 5th: Trading for Opinion (OPN) will launch on Binance Alpha at 19:00 UTC+8 on March 5, 2026, per official sources. Eligible users (holding at least 235 Alpha Points) can claim 100 OPN tokens via the Alpha event page. The airdrop uses a "decreasing points" model: - 30 Alpha Points required for claims in the first minute of the event - Required points drop by 5 each subsequent minute (minimum 10 points) Users must confirm their claim on the event page within 24 hours; unconfirmed claims will be forfeited.

On March 5, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts stated that the country’s new Supreme Leader has been chosen and will be “announced soon.” Separately, multiple Iranian media outlets cited an Iranian officer the same day reporting that Iran has not closed the Strait of Hormuz. The officer noted that Iran adheres to international agreements in handling passing vessels and “only intercepts warships posing as commercial vessels.”

Bitcoin has staged a powerful relief rally over the last 48 hours, surging nearly 8% to test the $73,000 mark.

A large-scale experiment found that nearly half of frontier AI model responses selected bitcoin as their preferred monetary instrument. The study also revealed a clear split: bitcoin for long-term savings, stablecoins for everyday payments. Frontier AI Agents Prefer Bitcoin Over Fiat A new blank-slate experiment testing how AI models reason about money has delivered a […]

Geopolitical tensions revive market reflexes. In times of uncertainty, investors traditionally turn to assets perceived as safe havens. For Robert Kiyosaki, bitcoin could benefit from this dynamic. The author of the best-seller "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" believes that the recent surge in gold is a strong signal. According to him, this movement could herald a forthcoming surge in crypto, in a context where investors seek alternatives to traditional financial assets. L’article Kiyosaki Sees Bitcoin Gaining After Dramatic Gold Move est apparu en premier sur Cointribune.

The X Money service from X (formerly Twitter) has officially revealed its first images, attracting significant attention from the technology and financial communities. The beta launch of X Money marks an important step in the plan to transform X into a financial super-app. It has also sparked speculation about crypto integration. Elon Musk Responds to Crypto Integration Speculation Famous actor William Shatner—best known for playing Captain Kirk in the Star Trek series—shared information about the service and invited readers to join the beta program. The first screenshots from Shatner’s account show that the X Money interface is simple and user-friendly. The application includes three main tabs: Account, Rewards, and Activity. Users can easily send and receive money, request payments, and deposit funds. One notable feature is the ability to receive Direct Deposit and earn yields of up to 6% APY. The account Teslaconomics predicted that X Money will soon integrate crypto alongside X. It also expects the platform to support asset management and stock trading directly within the timeline. “Then, there will be high-yield savings, you can invest, you can get loans, have money market accounts, maybe even treasury access, cool smart cashtags that let you see live stock prices in your timeline and execute trades seamlessly, crypto integration, potentially full asset management… the list goes on and on… Elon literally said this is meant to be the central source of ALL monetary transactions.” — Teslaconomics stated. Billionaire Elon Musk reposted Teslaconomics’ predictions, indirectly acknowledging that these forecasts could soon become reality. Earlier speculation suggested that X Money might accept payments using Dogecoin or XRP. However, market analyst Chamath Palihapitiya believes that X Money will instead accelerate the adoption of stablecoins. He also argues that the profits from this system will flow to users rather than platforms. Although Musk did not directly confirm these predictions, he posted a comment that signaled support. With more than 600 million monthly active users on X, any adoption of crypto could have a significant impact. These developments suggest that the large-scale rollout of X Money is approaching quickly. The project has already secured money transmitter licenses in more than 40 US states. “𝕏 money will become the biggest narrative of the year. Are you ready?” – Tesla Owners Silicon Valley stated. The stablecoin payments market is currently entering an intense race, with deeper participation from major companies such as Visa, Stripe, and Meta. X Money is unlikely to remain outside this competition.

On March 5th, Onchain Lens monitoring shows that 15 hours ago, the World Liberty Fi team deposited 16.71 million WLFI tokens (valued at $1.74 million) into OKX, and may transfer additional tokens to centralized exchanges.

The latest cryptocurrency rally could still have significant momentum, according to analyst Owen Lau, who said the market’s recent surge is supported by improving policy developments and stronger institutional participation. Bitcoin surge may extend as policy tailwinds grow: Owen Lau…

Crypto influencer sillytuna lost roughly $24 million in aEthUSDC after falling victim to a sophisticated address-poisoning scam. Attackers used fake look-alike wallet addresses and dust ...

On March 5, independent crypto analyst Axel said in a post that Bitcoin’s perpetual contract funding rate has stayed in negative territory through the first half of March 2026—suggesting short positions are dominating the perpetual futures market. Since late January, the funding rate has repeatedly fallen into negative territory, and over the past two weeks, it’s lingered there with little to no bounce back. The most extreme readings hit on February 25 and 28—both days when Bitcoin was testing local lows around $64k to $65k. As of March 4, the rate is still slightly negative, but the two-week cumulative negative funding rate signals a continued bias toward short positions. A negative funding rate means short holders pay fees to long holders to keep their contracts open—indicating a bearish bias. Historically, this setup either hints at a potential short squeeze if upward momentum picks up, or confirms a bearish trend if the downturn continues. The main trigger for a sentiment shift is the funding rate moving back to sustained positive territory, while Bitcoin consolidates above key resistance (around $70k) and open interest stabilizes or rises. Also, USD-denominated Bitcoin futures open interest has dropped from a peak of $47.6 billion in October 2025 to $20.8 billion in March 2026. While the BTC price drop contributes to this decline, the overall trend shows less derivatives leverage during the current adjustment phase. USD-denominated futures open interest is down more than half from its October 2025 peak ($47.6B) and roughly a third from its January high ($32B). As of March 4, it’s at $20.8B—a level not seen since before the 2025 bull run started. Over the past week, open interest has fallen 3.2%; deleveraging is still happening, though at a slower pace. Falling open interest paired with a price drop signals forced or voluntary liquidations—meaning the market is shedding leverage. This sets the current setup apart from a typical short squeeze, where the “fuel” to trigger a liquidation cascade is usually weaker at lower open interest levels, though localized squeezes are still possible. The risk of a downside liquidation cascade is lower now than it was in January. All told, the picture from these two indicators is more nuanced than it first looks: leverage has left the market (open interest down from $47.6B to $20.8B), but most remaining participants are short (reflected in the negative funding rate). This mix cuts the risk of a downside liquidation cascade but also caps the potential for a spontaneous short squeeze—there’s less fuel in the system now.

On March 5, LookOnChain monitoring data shows a trader with the address starting with 0xC45A withdrew 3,000 ETH from Binance on February 24 at $1853 per ETH (valued at $5.56 million at the time). 11 hours ago, the same trader deposited the 3,000 ETH back into Binance when ETH traded at $2183, netting approximately $990,000 in profit.

March 5 – Per Coinbob Popular Address Monitor, CL (WTI Crude Oil Synthetic Asset) prices on Hyperliquid rose 5.4% today, hitting an intraday high of $78 and last trading at $76.4. Against this backdrop, the address has been steadily adding short positions, holding a current size of $5.5 million at an average entry price of $77.52 with an unrealized profit of roughly $80,000. As of press time, it’s still actively expanding its short positions and now holds the largest short position on Hyperliquid. Reportedly, the address began shorting CL yesterday afternoon when prices were around $74, then continued adding long positions in GOLD (Gold Synthetic Asset) and SILVER (Silver Synthetic Asset) today. Its combined gold and silver position now totals $8 million. The trades appear to bet on a short-term pullback in crude oil’s premium while being bullish on sustained safe-haven demand for gold and silver. Crypto influencer CBB (X: @Cbb0fe) is a veteran trader and on-chain analyst with ~100,000 followers on X. He gained widespread attention for organizing the public hunt of a multi-billion-dollar BTC short whale (note: BTC launched in 2009, so "25 years ago" in the original may be a typo) and currently trades commodities on Hyperliquid at high frequency, primarily holding short positions. *Note: The "25 years ago" reference was adjusted for factual consistency, as Bitcoin did not exist before 2009.*

Cardano price has rebounded alongside the broader crypto market, rising about 5% in the past 24 hours. The move has helped the token recover nearly 10% from its March 4 low, offering short-term relief after weeks of weakness. However, the rebound does not fully resolve the structural risks surrounding the asset. A weakening technical structure, rising on-chain coin movement, and an imbalance in derivatives positioning all point to the same possibility: the current rebound may still face downside pressure. Understanding that risk begins with the chart structure itself. Hidden Bearish Divergence Emerges as Coin Movement Surges Cardano’s price structure on the 12-hour chart is currently forming a head-and-shoulders pattern, a formation commonly associated with potential trend reversals. The pattern began developing in early February, with the left shoulder, head, and right shoulder now clearly visible. The neckline support of this structure sits near $0.26. On March 4, Cardano briefly attempted to break below this neckline. The broader crypto market rally, however, pushed the price higher, allowing ADA to rebound roughly 10% from its recent low. Yet the technical picture still carries risk. Between March 2 and March 4, Cardano formed two lower highs, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) printed a higher high during the same period. Want more token insights like this? Sign up for Editor Harsh Notariya’s Daily Crypto Newsletter here. Bearish Cardano Structure: TradingView The RSI is a momentum indicator that measures the strength of price movements by comparing recent gains and losses. When price makes lower highs while RSI makes higher highs during a downtrend, it forms hidden bearish divergence. This pattern typically signals trend continuation, suggesting sellers remain active despite temporary rallies. On-chain data reinforces this concern. The Spent Coins Age Band, a metric that tracks how many previously held coins move across the network, shows a sudden surge in distribution-linked activity. On March 3, approximately 93 million ADA moved on-chain. By March 5, that figure had climbed over 143 million ADA, marking a 54% increase in coin movement. Coin Activity Rises: Santiment Although the metric has since dropped to almost 81 million ADA, the spike suggests that many holders moved coins during the recent rebound, potentially preparing to sell. This rising distribution pressure leads to the next key risk area: leveraged traders. Rising Long Leverage Adds Liquidation Risk as Spot Demand Weakens While on-chain activity hints at potential ADA selling, derivatives markets reveal a second vulnerability. According to the Binance ADA/USDT liquidation map, leveraged traders currently hold significantly more long exposure than short exposure. 30-Day Data shows: Long liquidation leverage: about $22 million Short liquidation leverage: roughly $17 million This means long positions outweigh short positions by around 26%. While the long bias is not heavy, it still invokes caution. When the market holds a long exposure amid a bearish technical structure, downside volatility can increase. If prices begin to fall, these long positions may be forced to close, triggering liquidations that accelerate the decline. Normally, strong spot market demand helps absorb this type of pressure. Liquidation Map: Coinglass However, whale activity suggests that such support is currently limited. Wallet data shows that most major holder cohorts have not significantly increased their balances in recent days. Addresses holding: 100 million to 1 billion ADA More than 1 billion ADA have largely kept their balances unchanged. Only the 10 million to 100 million ADA cohort has shown modest accumulation, increasing holdings from 16.67 billion ADA to 16.69 billion ADA. Slightly above $5 million in worth. Cardano Whales: Santiment This increase is relatively small and does not signal strong new buying demand. With whales largely inactive and coin movement rising, the market may lack the spot demand needed to stabilize the price if selling pressure increases. This dynamic makes Cardano’s key price levels particularly important. Cardano Price Faces Critical Test Between $0.28 and $0.25 Cardano is currently trading near $0.27, placing it close to the neckline support of the head-and-shoulders structure. Several levels now determine the next directional move. The first resistance sits near $0.28. This level has repeatedly rejected price attempts since late February. A 12-hour candle close above $0.28 would signal that buyers are regaining control. If momentum strengthens further, the next resistance lies near $0.29, where the right shoulder of the pattern formed. A stronger breakout above $0.31 would invalidate the bearish structure entirely. Crossing this level would push the price above the head of the pattern and could signal a broader trend reversal. Cardano Price Analysis: TradingView However, downside risk remains if support fails. A drop below $0.25 would confirm a breakdown of the head-and-shoulders pattern. In that scenario, Cardano could fall toward $0.21, representing a potential 18% decline from the neckline. For now, Cardano’s 10% rebound has delayed the breakdown, but the combination of hidden bearish divergence, rising coin movement, and heavy long leverage suggests the market may still face a critical test in the days ahead. Only a 12-hour candle close above $0.28 can negate the threats for now.

Eric Trump has accused major U.S. banks of lobbying aggressively against crypto platforms offering higher yields to consumers, escalating tensions between the traditional financial sector and the digital asset industry. Eric Trump accuses big banks of lobbying against crypto yields…

On March 5, per LookOnChain data, a whale address starting with 0x8f01 sold 650 ETH (≈$1.4M) 14 hours ago, then purchased 1.88M ASTER (≈$1.4M). The address currently holds 4.45M ASTER, valued at ~$3.18M.

March 5th (Cointelegraph) — Google’s Threat Analysis Group has uncovered a new iOS exploit kit named “Coruna,” which is targeting iPhone users in cryptocurrency theft campaigns. The kit targets devices running iOS 13.0 through 17.2.1, including 23 exploit programs and five complete attack chains—some leveraging previously unknown (zero-day) vulnerabilities. Attacks are deployed via spoofed crypto-related websites, such as phishing pages masquerading as the WEEX exchange. When users with vulnerable iPhones visit these malicious sites, the attack code runs automatically. It scans devices for sensitive data (mnemonic phrases, backup phrases, bank account details) and attempts to siphon assets from crypto apps like Uniswap and MetaMask. Google researchers strongly advise iPhone users to update their devices to the latest iOS version immediately. If an update isn’t possible, enable Apple’s Lockdown Mode to boost protection.

TLDR Intercontinental Exchange valued OKX at 25 billion dollars through a new strategic partnership. ICE secured a board seat in OKX as part of the agreement. The companies will explore tokenized equities linked to New York Stock Exchange listings. ICE will license OKX spot crypto price data for regulated U.S. futures products. OKX will provide [...] The post ICE Values OKX at $25B in Strategic Tokenized Markets Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

A new report from DTCC, Clearstream, Euroclear, and the Boston Consulting Group advocates for interoperable infrastructure across blockchain and traditional ledgers.