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Far below the surface, where light no longer reaches and noise collapses into silence, the Sperm Whale endures.  It does not rely on speed or spectacle. It survives through mass, intelligence, and absolute awareness of its surroundings.  This project is shaped by the same principle — strength formed under pressure, movement guided by understanding, and conviction built where others cannot remain.  While the surface reacts, the deep decides.

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SPERMWHALE is experiencing intense trading activity as retail participants leverage social media and community sentiment to fuel rapid price fluctuations and coordinate 'leg ups'. While some holders remain highly bullish on the potential for multi-week growth and repeat runs, critics frequently point to the pattern as a classic high-risk pump-and-dump scheme characterized by extreme volatility.

PRIME is the native token of the Echelon Prime Foundation, a Web3 ecosystem advancing the next generation of gaming. Echelon creates and distributes tools to encourage innovation in, and promote the growth of, novel gaming models and economies. The first game to adopt and utilize PRIME is Parallel, a sci-fi trading card game.

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Echelon Prime is trending as traders speculate on a major reversal, fueled by optimism surrounding the broader altcoin market and the platform's role in the growing Web3 gaming economy. The community is actively discussing potential price floors and long-term targets, with many viewing current volume levels as a prime accumulation phase for a projected breakout.

Midnight is a privacy-first blockchain that blends public verifiability with confidential data handling. You can use Midnight's selective disclosure and ZK proofs to build apps.

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NIGHT is currently attracting significant community attention as it prepares for its mainnet launch, with investors debating the balance between the project's institutional-grade privacy goals and concerns regarding its decentralization and ties to Google Cloud. While some traders are bullish on its long-term potential within the Cardano ecosystem, others are actively discussing airdrop unlock schedules, technical support levels, and the project's ongoing regulatory compliance narrative.

$FUUU is a Solana-based memecoin that was launched on http://Pump.fun in March 2024. The project is themed around the Rage Guy character, a figure that originated in the rage comic era of the late 2000s and became widely recognized across internet culture. Following the launch, the original developer discontinued involvement with the token. At that point, the CTO team assumed responsibility for coordinating ongoing community efforts around the project.  The stated purpose of $FUUU is cultural rather than financial. It is designed as a “culture coin” that highlights Rage Guy as a symbolic and relatable figure. The character’s expression of frustration, commonly represented by the text “FFFFUUUU,” reflects emotions that are often tied to both cryptocurrency markets and everyday experiences. By building a token around this meme, the project aims to preserve a recognizable piece of internet history within a blockchain context.  Unlike projects that emphasize detailed roadmaps, technical milestones, or defined utility, $FUUU positions itself as a lighthearted and entertainment-driven token. There are no team allocations, no taxes, and no embedded promises of profit or financial return. The coin is intended solely for cultural engagement, community participation, and meme creation. Holders and community members are encouraged to contribute through content, discussion, and the continued use of Rage Guy imagery, but there are no obligations or formal expectations tied to the token.  The CTO team provides organizational support, and back end support such as hiring an artist and creatin websites, the community drives activity associated with the project. This includes creating and sharing memes, maintaining discussion channels, and ensuring the Rage Guy character remains present in contemporary internet culture. The project does not claim utility beyond its role as a culture coin, and its sustainability depends entirely on voluntary participation and ongoing community interest.  From a transparency standpoint, the on-chain parameters of the token are publicly visible. These include the mint authority status, freeze authority, liquidity details (whether burned or locked), and circulating supply information. Any locked or burn addresses are disclosed for the purpose of supporting accurate supply tracking on external platforms.  Rage Guy ($FUUU) should not be viewed as an investment. The token has no intrinsic value and provides no rights, revenue, or guarantees to holders. As with all cryptoassets, trading is highly risky, and participants are advised to conduct their own research and fully understand the risks involved. The project’s focus remains cultural preservation and community expression rather than financial

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FUUU is trending as retail investors rally behind the meme coin, viewing it as a symbolic expression of market frustration and a high-risk opportunity for potential gains. While some community members aggressively push for price catalysts and zero-burning, others debate its long-term legitimacy, with discussions centered on its viral volatility and speculative nature.

Onyx is an infrastructure for a multi-asset, scalable, and cryptographically secure ledger. Onyx functions as a blockchain-based technology that enhances financial ecosystems by enabling a more efficient and interconnected economy, with a mission to develop cryptographic ledgers that optimize security, scalability, and usability. XCN is native to the Onyx XCN Ledger Blockchain as well as the Onyx Goliath Blockchain. XCN is also used as an ERC-20 token for Staking and Governance.

Onyxcoin

Onyxcoin is seeing increased community chatter as traders track the upcoming Goliath Layer-1 blockchain mainnet launch. While some investors emphasize the network's potential for institutional DeFi and programmable payments, others remain cautious, debating whether recent price action represents genuine accumulation or another cyclical pump-and-dump setup.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. engages in the development, publishing, and marketing of interactive software games. Its products are designed for console systems, handheld gaming systems, and personal computers, including smart phones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The company was founded by Ryan A. Brant in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Take-Two Interactive is currently trending as investors grapple with the company's decision to delay the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI, a move that has sparked widespread community debate regarding institutional selling and insider trading allegations. Despite the near-term volatility and frustration over the revised timeline, many long-term shareholders remain bullish, viewing the current price action as a strategic buying opportunity ahead of an eventual massive marketing push and the title's long-term revenue potential.

Moonlake Immunotherapeutics operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It offers tri-specific Nanobody, Sonelokimab to address significant unmet needs in inflammatory skin and joint diseases. The company was founded by Kristian Reich, Jorge Santos da Silva, and Arnout Ploos van Amstel in 2021 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

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MoonLake Immunotherapeutics

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics is trending as investors focus on the upcoming long-term Week 40 data presentation at the AAD annual meeting, viewed by the community as a critical catalyst to de-risk the program and confirm its best-in-class potential for treating hidradenitis suppurativa. Market sentiment remains highly active with ongoing discussions regarding high institutional ownership, significant short interest, and persistent speculation about a potential buyout as the company progresses toward its BLA submission.

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Market participants are closely tracking the Russell 3000 Index for signs of a broader market shift, as the index navigates a period of choppy, sideways consolidation. Investors remain focused on critical support and resistance levels to determine if the index can break out of its current range or if further downside volatility is imminent.

Whirlpool Corp. engages in the manufacturing and marketing of home appliances. Its products include home laundry appliances, refrigerators and freezers, cooking appliances, home dishwashers, and room air-conditioning equipment, mixers, and portable household appliances. The firm's brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, and Indesit. It operates through the following geographical segments: Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America, Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) Latin America, Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) Global, and Others. The company was founded by Emory Upton, Fred Upton, and Louis C. Upton on November 11, 1911 and is headquartered in Benton Harbor, MI.

Whirlpool Corp.

Whirlpool is facing intense selling pressure following a disappointing quarterly report that included a dividend cut and lowered forward guidance, fueling concerns over demand softness and competitive headwinds. Investors are actively debating whether the stocks current valuation represents a deep-value opportunity or a continued downward spiral as they weigh the companys structural challenges against its historical role as a cyclical leader in the housing sector.

Texas Pacific Land Corp. operates as a landowner in the State of Texas. Its surface and royalty ownership allow revenue generation through the entire value chain of oil and gas development, including through fixed fee payments for use of the firm's land, revenue for sales of materials used in the construction of infrastructure, providing sourced water and treated produced water, revenue from its oil and gas royalty interests, and revenues related to saltwater disposal on land. The firm also generates revenue from pipeline, power line and utility easements, commercial leases, material sales and seismic and temporary permits related to a variety of land uses including midstream infrastructure projects and hydrocarbon processing facilities. It operates through the Land and Resource Management and Water Services and Operations segment. The Land and Resource Management segment focuses on managing oil and gas royalty interest and surface. The Water Services and Operations segment refers to the full-service water offerings to operators in the Permian Basin through Texas Pacific Water Resources LLC, a single member Texas limited liability company owned by the company. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Texas Pacific Land Corporation

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin dropped over 6% this week, sliding from $72,000 to $66,000.&nbsp;</li><li>Approximately $300 million in long positions were liquidated over 24 hours.</li><li>Bitcoin's March returns turned negative, putting it on track for a rare six-month losing streak.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) dropped over 6% over the past week, sliding from $72,000 to the $66,000 level on Saturday, as roughly $14.5 billion in Bitcoin expired on Friday.Friday marked a significant settling point for crypto derivatives markets. Roughly $17 billion worth of digital asset options, including approximately $14.5 billion in Bitcoin, expired on crypto derivatives exchange Deribit. Options are contracts that give traders the right to buy or sell Bitcoin at a set price on a specific date. When contracts of this size expire, traders adjust or close their positions, which can push prices sharply in either direction.Despite the expiry, Bitcoin's open interest on Deribit rose 2.38%,indicating that new positions were opened to replace those that expired.The expiry compounded an already pressured market. Approximately $300 million in long positions, bets that Bitcoin's price would rise, were liquidated over 24 hours, compared to only $50 million on the other side, according to market data. This marked the fifth significant liquidation wave in roughly 10 days, with multiple sessions seeing forced selling approaches or exceeding the $300 million mark.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin</a> was trading at $66,273, down by over 2% over the past 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around Bitcoin moved from ‘bearish’ to ‘extremely bearish’ territory, as chatter levels moved from ‘low’ to ‘normal’ over the past day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_28_at_5_29_13_AM_png_5695664e16.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-28 at 5.29.13 AM.png" width="948" height="522"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment on March 28 as of 5:29 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin's March Gains Erased</h2>The drop&nbsp;pushed <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-march-gains-just-flipped-red-after-dip-below-67000/cZ3H5cQRImG">Bitcoin's March returns</a> into negative territory, down 0.53% for the month, putting it on track for a rare six-month losing streak. The last time Bitcoin recorded six consecutive months in the red was between August 2018 and January 2019, widely considered one of the most brutal crypto winters on record.The losses add to a difficult year for Bitcoin. In the last week of March, Bitcoin is down approximately 24% year-to-date, marking its worst performance at this point in the year over the past five years.&nbsp;By comparison, Bitcoin gained between 95% and 100% in the same period in 2021, fell roughly 5% in 2022, recovered 70% in 2023, and gained between 65% and 75% in 2024. Last year, during this time, Bitcoin was down roughly between 10% to 12%.&nbsp; Reads also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/nasdaq-backs-clarity-act-while-lawmakers-debate-tokenized-securities-framework/cZ3Yx7vRISz">Nasdaq Backs CLARITY Act While Lawmakers Debate Tokenized Securities Framework</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin Faces Worst Start In Five Years As $17B Options Expiry And Liquidations Weigh On Market

Bitcoin was down 24% year-to-date, its worst start to a year in five years, as a $14.5 billion options expiry pushed March returns into the red.

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Bitcoin was down 24% year-to-date, its worst start to a year in five years, as a $14.5 billion options expiry pushed March returns into the red.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>On-chain data shows Machi Brother has been liquidated more than 335 times while continuing to hold long positions.</li><li>His portfolio swung from a $44.84 million gain to a significant loss within six months.</li><li>Huang’s strategy involves increasing exposure during downturns, a high-risk approach often described as Martingale-style trading.</li></ul>Crypto trader Jeffrey Huang, also known as Machi Big Brother, deposited an additional $500,000 in USDC (USDC) into Hyperliquid (HYPE), despite being down about $75.9 million from his peak profit position.According to on-chain data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/machibigbrother">tracked</a> by Arkham Intelligence, he has been liquidated over 335 times earning him the title of “King of Crypto Liquidations” on social media – and he is still long. Data also showed Machi’s position swung from a $44.84 million gain to a net loss of $75.9 million in a span of six months. He was liquidated 262 times in January alone.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/arkham/status/2037486251474034995" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_135514_png_9aa0eb5061.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 135514.png" width="836" height="842"></a><figcaption>Source: @arkham/X</figcaption></figure>Despite losing all the margin in his account, the Taiwanese-American entrepreneur and former musician added another $500,000 USDC into Hyperliquid within hours. He has already burned through $150,000 of that fresh deposit.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/hyperliquid">HYPE’s price</a> has fallen 2.3% in the last 24 hours to around $38.25. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the altcoin trended in ‘bearish’ territory, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">High Leverage Amplifies Losses</h2>The move comes after another forced liquidation on Thursday, when on-chain data confirmed his leveraged Ethereum (ETH) long on Hyperliquid was wiped out, taking cumulative losses on the trade beyond $30.7 million. With 25x leverage, a roughly 4% adverse move in ETH was enough to trigger liquidation.His current positions, as per Arkham data, sit at 3,300 Ethereum worth $6.76 million, 8 Bitcoin (BTC) worth&nbsp; $544,000, and 9,888.88 HYPE&nbsp; worth $383,000. All his positions are longs, all opened into a falling market.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> dipped more than 4% in the last 23 hours, falling below $2,000 to around $1,970. Retail sentiment around the leading altcoin on Stocktwits trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day with chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> tanked more than 4.5%, falling under the $67,000 mark around to around $65,600 in midday trade. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency dropped to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, while chatter remained at ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;Huang's strategy has been described as Martingale-style, which involves doubling down on losing positions during price drops rather than cutting exposure. His trades have been funded in part through wallets linked to PleasrDAO treasury funds deposited years earlier. In June 2025, Huang showed what the strategy can deliver when it works, turning $6 million in deposits into $2 million in gains in a single week through HYPE trades.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-march-gains-just-flipped-red-after-dip-below-67000/cZ3H5cQRImG">Bitcoin’s March Gains Just Flipped Red After Dip Below $67,000 – On Track For Rare Six-Month Losing Streak</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

In this photo illustration, a visual representation of the digital Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is displayed on February 6, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

Crypto Whale Machi Big Brother Bleeds $75M, Doubles Down With Fresh $500K Deposit

Jeffrey Huang, known as Machi Big Brother in crypto circles, deposited an additional $500,000 in USDC into Hyperliquid despite a $75.9 million drawdown from peak levels.

Crypto Whale Machi Big Brother Down $75.87 Million — And Still Buying The Dip

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin accounted for nearly half of the overall liquidations with $221 in crypto bets wiped out in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;</li><li>Bitcoin is also on track to track for a six month slump, last seen during the 2018-19 crypto winter.</li><li>The decline came alongside elevated oil prices, with Brent crude holding above $100 after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns about global energy supply.&nbsp;</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $66,000 on Friday morning and triggered more than $500 million in liquidations across the cryptocurrency marketAccording CoinGlass&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/liquidations">data</a>, more than $469 million came from long positions that were forced to unwind. Bitcoin accounted for nearly half of the overall liquidations with $221 in crypto bets wiped out, followed by Ethereum (ETH), which saw $140 million go underwater.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Dumps To Under $66,000</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell over 5% in the last 24 hours to around $65,700. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits fell to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ territory over the past day. Chatter stayed at ‘low’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_112936_png_bc2235266a.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 112936.png" width="1374" height="145"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 27 as of 10:55 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The cryptocurrency has now fallen almost 6% over the past week and its month returns have edged into red territory. Bitcoin is on-track to hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-march-gains-just-flipped-red-after-dip-below-67000/cZ3H5cQRImG">rare six-month losing streak</a>, last seen during the crypto winter of 2018 and 2019. It remains more than 45% below its record high of over $126,000 seen in October.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> fell 4.8% in the last 24 hours, falling below the $2,000 support level to around $1,970. Retail sentiment around the leading altcoin also trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day with chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_112813_png_0fbb302f62.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 112813.png" width="1345" height="161"><figcaption>ETH retail sentiment and message volume on March 27 as of 10:55 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Is Bitcoin Falling?</h2>The decline came alongside elevated oil prices, with Brent crude holding above $100 after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns about global energy supply. President Donald Trump’s latest remarks did little to improve risk appetite, leaving traders cautious.Brent crude oil prices rose over 2% to above $103 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices us gained more than 4% to above $96 a barrel. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United Stated Oil Fund (USO)</a> rose 4.35% in morning trade to around $122. Retail sentiment around the fund trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day with chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_110309_png_bacc342b06.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 110309.png" width="1359" height="150"><figcaption>USO retail sentiment and message volume on March 27 as of 11:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Many users on Stockwits forecast that Bitcoin’s price is likely to fall to at least $50,000, with some citing technicals while others blamed the U.S.-Iran war.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/BruniCharting/message/648744513</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/TheBullofWalllStreet/message/648734291</stembedurl>“Bitcoin and US equities are selling off as oil and gold rally heading into the weekend,” X crypto analyst Satoshi Stacker&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/StackerSatoshi/status/2037555127448383576?s=20">wrote</a> in a post. “Be prepared for further headline volatility as we approach the weekly tradfi close later today.”Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-march-gains-just-flipped-red-after-dip-below-67000/cZ3H5cQRImG">Bitcoin’s March Gains Just Flipped Red After Dip Below $67,000 – On Track For Rare Six-Month Losing Streak</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Bitcoin sign is displayed on the wall of developers Ciprés and Rilea Group on July 16, 2025, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Bitcoin Falls Below $66,000 – Wipes Out $500 Million In Crypto Bets Amid Oil Surge, Hormuz Tensions 

Nearly $470 million of overall crypto liquidations came from long positions that were forced to unwind. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin’s price fell more than 4% in the past 24 hours, trading near $66,400 after dropping below $67,000.</li><li>CoinGlass data showed that Bitcoin's March returns turned negative, putting it on track for a rare six-month losing streak.</li><li>The broader crypto market slid below $2.4 trillion, triggering more than $450 million in liquidations.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $67,000 on Friday morning, pushing March returns into the red and putting it on track for a rare six-month losing streak.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> tanked more than 4% the last 24 hours to around $66,400. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the apex cryptocurrency dropped to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘bearish’ over the past day, with chatter at ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_083656_png_45f9da98a2.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 083656.png">According to CoinGlass&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinglass.com/today">data</a>, Bitcoin’s returns for March are now down 0.53%. If the apex cryptocurrency continues to trend lower, this will be the second time in history that Bitcoin has recorded 6 consecutive months in the red. The last time was from August 2018 to January 2019, dubbed once one of the most brutal crypto winters the market has seen.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crypto Liquidations Top $450 Million In 24 Hours</h2>The drop in Bitcoin’s price and the overall cryptocurrency market falling below $2.4 trillion triggered over $450 million liquidations, with $400 million in long bets wiped out over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin led the liquidation wave with $183 million of forced unwinds, followed by Ethereum (ETH) at $124 million.&nbsp;Among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) took a bigger hit than Bitcoin.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/solana">Solana’s price</a> dropped more than 5% to around $83 while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/cardano">Cardano’s price</a> fell 4.5% to around $0.24. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around both altcoins trended in ‘bearish’ territory but chatter around Solana was at ‘high’ levels while chatter around Cardano stayed at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_083629_png_fb10686e15.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 083629.png" width="1364" height="130"></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> fell at par with Bitcoin, down 4.1% in the last 24 hours to $1,985 – falling below the psychological support level of $2,000. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around ETH also trended in the ‘bearish’ zone over the past day. Message volume remained at ‘normal’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_27_085011_png_30d59f5814.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-27 085011.png" width="1368" height="136"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Geopolitical Risks Shape Crypto Market Positioning</h2>“Crypto markets are reflecting geopolitical uncertainty primarily through derivatives positioning,” Aurelie Barthere, Principal Research Analyst at Nansen, told Stocktwits over email. “Bitcoin’s call-put skew continues to oscillate with headlines around a potential Iran–US deal versus escalation risk, but remains in negative territory, indicating persistent demand for downside hedging.”Barthere noted that the near-term outlook will likely depend on whether negotiations move toward a credible framework. Progress toward a deal, potentially involving broader international mediation, could help stabilize energy markets and reduce hedging demand. Conversely, she said renewed escalation could reinforce defensive positioning, with capital remaining concentrated in lower-volatility and yield-focused strategies.&nbsp;This is also the first time that Bitcoin&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-on-track-to-end-first-ever-post-halving-year-in-the-red/cL74zJfREUZ">ended</a> a post-halving year in the red and saw&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-price-drops-below-67-k-xrp-ethereum-lead-losses/cZTchKbRITR">consecutive losses</a> in both January and February.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/nvidia-hit-with-certified-class-action-1-billion-crypto-revenue-cover-up/cZ3ruhORIjs">Nvidia, CEO Jensen Huang Face Certified Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged $1B Crypto Revenue Misstatements</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A sign advertises a Bitcoin ATM at a gas station on July 16, 2025 near Pasadena, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Bitcoin’s March Gains Just Flipped Red After Dip Below $67,000 – On Track For Rare Six-Month Losing Streak

The last, and only, time Bitcoin saw six months in the red was between August 2018 and January 2019, which is dubbed one of the most brutal crypto winters on record.

Bitcoin Slides Below $67,000, Risks Rare Six-Month Losing Streak

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin stayed around $70,000 on Tuesday as US and Israeli forces continued to attack Iran after Trump’s proposed peace offering.</li><li>Bitcoin has held ground amid geopolitical tensions, as analysts warned that the asset's price is heavily dependent on oil and a rate cut.</li><li>For some analysts, that resilience may signal a deeper shift in Bitcoin’s behavior in a macro-driven market.</li></ul>While BTC briefly slipped below $70,000 during the initial risk-off wave, when the Iran-Israel conflict escalated, it rebounded quickly—and notably without the sharp breakdowns seen in past crises.Analysts from QCP Capital and Wintermute have called the move to “lower leverage across the system.”&nbsp;QCP Capital&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.qcpgroup.com/insights/qcp-market-colour-8/">explained</a> that recent price behavior may indicate a shift in&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-mag-7-s-p-500/cZ3m1tRRI0H">how Bitcoin reacts</a> during periods of market stress compared with traditional assets such as equities and gold.&nbsp;The report also pointed to broader macro conditions, including&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/style-mortgage-stress-returns-as-gold-stocks-slide-bitcoin/cZ3S4UVRIiV">rising U.S. debt levels</a> and fiscal spending, as factors influencing investor positioning. “In such an environment, BTC could increasingly function as a neutral escape valve,” it added.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin</a> was trading at $70,967, down by over 2% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around Bitcoin remained in the ‘bearish’ territory, as chatter levels around it remained ‘low’ over the past day.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_24_at_10_39_34_AM_png_ab3228dac9.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-24 at 10.39.34 AM.png" width="956" height="112"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 24 as of 10:39 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Analysts said macroeconomic factors, including oil prices and interest rate expectations, were likely to influence Bitcoin’s next move. "The macro ceiling has shifted," analysts at Wintermute said in their Monday market&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wintermute.com/insights/market-color/market-update/market-update-23-march-2025">update</a>, pointing to the next five days as critical for the price&nbsp;direction of Bitcoin.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Prices Cloud Bitcoin's Path Forward</h2>Brent crude was trading near $103 per barrel on Tuesday after briefly spiking above $113 amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Despite Trump’s remarks about potential diplomatic progress, strikes between Iran and Israel have continued, keeping markets on edge. Latest&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-falls-report-2200-marines-arrive-middle-east-trump-deadline-day/cZ3nkXcRI1b">reports</a> suggest that a huge U.S. Marine troop is expected to reach the Middle East the same day as Trump’s Iran deadline.Analysts say oil prices remain a key variable for Bitcoin, as elevated energy costs feed into inflation expectations and influence the outlook for monetary policy.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin’s Price Depends On Fed Policy&nbsp;</h2>Additionally, last week the Federal Reserve&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20260318.htm">held</a> rates at 3.50% to 3.75%, with 14 out of 19 participants projecting zero or one cut through 2026. The decision triggered $708 million in single-day outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the largest in two months, according to Wintermute.&nbsp;Despite these pressures, Bitcoin held relatively firm, while gold declined more than 10% over the week as the U.S. dollar strengthened and leveraged positions were unwound.Analysts say that a sustained de-escalation and oil price stabilization could allow Bitcoin to retest the $74,000-$76,000 resistance, according to both firms. However, renewed disruptions could likely push Bitcoin back toward the mid-$60,000 range.Interestingly, Bernstein has&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/24/wall-street-broker-bernstein-calls-bitcoin-bottom-keeps-usd150-000-year-end-target">reportedly</a> maintained its $150,000 year-end price target on Bitcoin.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nyse-tokenized-stocks-securitize-blockchain-trading-platform/cZ3n1hVRIKD">Wall Street’s Tokenization Plan? NYSE Reportedly Teams Up With Securitize</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bitcoin’s Stability Amid Oil Spike Reflects ‘Macro Reset,’ Analysts Say – BTC Holds $70K Through Geopolitical Shock

Analysts said Bitcoin appeared more stable than traditional assets such as gold and oil during recent geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Fidelity Investments urged the Securities and Exchange Commission to develop rules that would allow broker-dealers to trade crypto assets on Alternative Trading Systems.</li><li>The $18 trillion asset manager made four specific recommendations, including guidance on tokenized securities trading and clarifying on-chain settlement rules.</li><li>Fidelity’s letter was in response to a request from the SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, submitted in December last year on crypto asset trading.</li></ul>The $18 trillion asset manager Fidelity Investments called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday to establish a regulatory framework that would allow investors to trade crypto assets directly in their brokerage accounts.In a five-page&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/files/ctf-written-input-fidelity-investments-032026.pdf">comment letter</a> addressed to the SEC's Crypto Task Force, Fidelity General Counsel Roberto Braceras urged the commission to develop rules permitting broker-dealers to offer, custody, and trade crypto assets on Alternative Trading Systems (ATS) platforms that worked similarly to traditional stock exchanges, but operated outside the main exchange framework.Fidelity made four specific recommendations to the SEC: developing a regulatory framework for broker-dealers, issuing guidance on the trading of tokenized securities on ATSs, considering how intermediated and disintermediated trading venues could coexist, and clarifying how on-chain systems could be integrated into existing securities markets.Fidelity also added that the SEC “should clarify that a broker‑dealer may facilitate the settlement of on‑chain transactions without triggering the definition of a clearing agency,” which could otherwise impose additional regulatory burdens on firms handling digital asset transactions.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FBTC">Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC)</a> was down over 2% in pre-market trading. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for FBTC remained in the ‘neutral’ zone,&nbsp;while&nbsp;chatter levels around it improved&nbsp;to ‘normal’ form ‘low’&nbsp;over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_23_at_7_55_30_AM_png_87ba17e0bb.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-23 at 7.55.30 AM.png" width="469" height="62"><figcaption>FBTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 23 as of 7:56 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">The Regulatory Ask Behind The Letter</h2>Fidelity's letter was a response to Commissioner Hester Peirce's&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-12172025-then-some-request-information-regarding-national-securities-exchanges-alternative-trading-systems">request for information</a>, who leads the SEC's Crypto Task Force. Last year in December, Peirce released a statement on how national securities exchanges and ATS platforms should handle crypto-asset trading.Peirce said that trading platforms and market participants "need to be able to operate under the certainty of clear market structure rules that facilitate fair and orderly markets without imposing unnecessary burdens."&nbsp;In her request, Peirce asked how the SEC could "encourage innovation and lower barriers to entry for trading platforms that seek to trade crypto asset securities," and how existing regulations, such as Regulation ATS and Regulation National Market System (NMS), pose challenges for firms seeking to innovate with crypto assets and blockchain technology.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-partners-with-andreessen-horowitz-backed-firm-to-build-crypto-infrastructure-for-banks-report/cZ3mB3HRI0J">Nasdaq Partners With Andreessen Horowitz-Backed Firm To Build Crypto Infrastructure For Banks: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Fidelity Investments logo is seen on the building in Chicago, United States on October 19, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Fidelity Calls On SEC To Bring Crypto Trading Into Traditional Brokerage Accounts

Nasdaq’s Calypso platform, along with Talos’ digital asset system, will deliver a unified market access to the users, according to Bloomberg. 

Bitcoin Tops $50,000 For First Time In Two Years

2008-Style Mortgage Stress Returns As Gold, Stocks Slide — Bitcoin Eyes A High-Risk Zone

Bitcoin derivatives data showed a buildup of short positions in the $70,000 to $75,000 range. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin mining difficulty fell 7.76% to 133.79 trillion on Sunday, as miners shut down operations amid rising electricity costs and falling profits.</li><li>Higher energy prices and reduced block rewards have pushed many miners into losses.</li><li>If Bitcoin remained near or below miners’ cost of production, more operators may sell Bitcoin to cover expenses.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty fell by 7.7% on Sunday, marking one of the sharpest declines this year as rising energy costs forced weaker miners offline.According to the Bitcoin Difficulty Chart&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coinwarz.com/mining/bitcoin/difficulty-chart">data</a> by CoinWarz, the drop to $133.79 trillion was due to fewer people using the network as electricity prices went up.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Energy Cost Rises</h2>Energy costs have risen in recent weeks, with crude oil near $100 per barrel<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/iran-strait-of-hormuz-crude-oil-rally-pushes-bets/cZ31C61RIiK"> amidst Middle East</a> tensions. Nationally, electricity prices have also increased by&nbsp;7% due to the rise of AI data centers and pressure on electric grids, Fox News&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/americans-hit-soaring-electricity-bills-price-hikes-outpace-inflation-nationwide">reported</a> last month.&nbsp;Electricity prices rose from 12.82 cents per kilowatt-hour to 13.72 cents, which can make it more expensive for mining companies to operate.&nbsp; When fewer miners participate, Bitcoin's protocol automatically lowers the difficulty, which helps maintain the timing of block production. According to one-miners&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://oneminers.com/blogs/news/the-global-bitcoin-mining-cost-index-2026?">report</a>, energy now makes up 60% to 80% of mining costs, so spikes in power prices directly crush margins.&nbsp;Nick Puckrin, the CEO of Coin Bureau,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/nicrypto/status/2035603380220092637?s=20">warned</a> that "tighter margins could force miners to sell.” Miner profits stayed low as profitability depended on the gap between Bitcoin’s market price and the cost of producing each coin.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/nicrypto/status/2035603380220092637?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_22_at_7_05_22_AM_png_7b1b9595ab.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-22 at 7.05.22 AM.png" width="1086" height="918"></a><figcaption>Bitcoin mining difficulty falls below 7.7% Source: @<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/nicrypto">@nicrypto</a>/x</figcaption></figure>According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.macromicro.me/charts/29435/bitcoin-production-total-cost">Macro Micro</a>, the Bitcoin mining cost was around $84,116, while Bitcoin was trading at $68,640, reflecting a difference of around $15,400. As of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin</a> was trading down by 2.7% over 24 hours. On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment around BTC moved from ‘bullish’ to ‘neutral’ territory, as chatter levels around it remained ‘low’ over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_22_at_7_07_05_AM_png_214fe715fd.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-22 at 7.07.05 AM.png" width="1140" height="130"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 22 as of 7::07 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Holds Near Difficulty-Implied Cost Levels</h2>Glassnode’s difficulty regression&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://studio.glassnode.com/charts/btc-difficulty-regression?a=BTC">model</a> showed that Bitcoin was trading near its difficulty-implied baseline, a proxy for the network’s average cost of production.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/glassnode_studio_bitcoin_difficulty_regression_model_png_55c8997c21.webp" alt="glassnode-studio_bitcoin-difficulty-regression-model.png" width="3200" height="1800"><figcaption>Bitcoin is trading near its difficulty-implied cost basis, with shrinking margins signaling rising miner stress and potential sell pressure. Source: Glassnode</figcaption></figure>In previous cycles, during the&nbsp; 2017 and 2021 bull markets, Bitcoin traded above the difficulty-implied baseline level, mining remained profitable, and network participation increased.&nbsp;By contrast, when prices moved closer to or below this baseline, many miners exited the network because mining profits dropped. Moreover, now that profit is more dependent on energy cost, transaction fees, and BTC price staying above the cost line,&nbsp; margins remain tight for some miners.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/iran-strait-of-hormuz-crude-oil-rally-pushes-bets/cZ31C61RIiK">Iran Opens Strait Of Hormuz To All But ‘Enemy’ Ships – While Crude Oil Rally Pushes Bets</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Oil Shock From Middle East Tensions Is Squeezing Bitcoin Miners, Raising Risks For Selling

Amidst rising tensions between the US and the Middle East, energy costs rose, and Bitcoin traded near the $ 68,000 level. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Analysts say a dovish tone could push Bitcoin toward $78,000, while a restrictive stance may limit upside.</li><li>Stronger-than-expected inflation data has added pressure to markets and influenced rate expectations.</li><li>Despite short-term pressure, analysts say Bitcoin’s long-term positioning remains intact.</li></ul>Bitcoin’s (BTC) next move will depend on the tone of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s tone during his speech on Wednesday, according to analysts.“Bitcoin's climb this week doesn't fit a general risk-on narrative,” Bitfinex analysts told Stockwits over email. “What happens next depends almost entirely on whether the Fed provides a dovish surprise today.”Bitfinex estimated that Bitcoin’s price could push toward the $78,000&nbsp; on a dovish signal from the Fed, particularly any acknowledgment of slowing growth tied to rising oil prices. On the flip side, if the Fed reinforces a “higher-for-longer” stance and signals fewer rate cuts ahead, the resulting strength in the U.S. dollar could weigh on Bitcoin’s upside in the short-term but not in the long run."This “higher-for-longer” stance may temper short-term risk-on sentiment, but it continues to support Bitcoin’s positioning as a non-sovereign store of value, particularly as it shows resilience during periods of uncertainty,” Lacie Zhang, Research Analyst at Bitget Wallet, told Stocktwits. She added that central banks are unlikely to make abrupt policy shifts amid war-related risks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Retail Saying About Bitcoin?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell over 4% in the last 24 hours to $71,200 in midday trade on Wednesday after&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-falls-below-72-000-after-rare-eight-day-rally-ends/cZ37WnXRIgr">hotter-than-expected</a> wholesale inflation data surprised markets. The production price index (PPI) rose 0.7% in February, more than double the estimated 0.3% by economists.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day amid ‘normal’ levels of chatter. According to one user on the platform, a large price move of around $5,000 could be coming soon if bears fail to push Bitcoin’s price lower with minimal resistance levels paving the way to $90,000.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/SCNC/message/647877554</stembedurl>Another said they plan on buying the dip in Bitcoin’s price after Powell’s remarks send markets lower.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/_bagholder/message/647876952</stembedurl>“The market is primed for a significant move. Direction remains finely balanced,” Bitfinex said over email. Bitcoin’s price remains over 40% below its record high of over $126,000 seen in October last year.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-falls-below-72-000-after-rare-eight-day-rally-ends/cZ37WnXRIgr">Bitcoin Falls Below $72,000 For The First Time This Week On Hot PPI Data Ahead Of Fed Rate Cut Call</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A sign reading 'Bitcoin Accepted Here' is seen in the northern part of Nicosia, administered by the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), on October 21, 2025. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Fed’s ‘Higher-For-Longer’ Rate Stance Could Put Bitcoin Rally At Risk, Analysts Say 

Bitcoin’s near-term direction is expected to depend on signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to analysts.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>On-chain data showed the Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 973 Bitcoin valued at approximately $72.32 million on Wednesday.</li><li>The transfer spanned 19 hours and involved multiple wallets, with the largest transaction involving about $44.44 million.</li><li>This outflow represented one of the largest from Bhutan-linked wallets in recent months, in contrast to a trend of modest inflows over the past year.</li></ul>The Royal Government of Bhutan on Wednesday sent 973 Bitcoin (BTC), which was worth about $72.32 million, to multiple wallets within a span of 19 hours.Arkham Intelligence&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/druk-holding-investments">data</a> showed that the largest transaction moved 595.8 BTC, worth around $44.44 million, to two different wallets. There were other transfers, including 20.5 BTC, worth around $1.52 million, to QCP Capital, a crypto trading firm. It was first brought to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/OnchainLens/status/2034112266363379995?s=20">notice</a> by OnChain Lens.The shift is among the largest outflows from Bhutan-linked wallets in the past several months, following a general trend of modest inflows over the past year. Bhutan is thought to have between $600 million and $1.3 billion worth of Bitcoin, which may be as much as 30% to 40% of the country's GDP at its highest value.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bhutan Steps In To Crypto</h2>Bhutan's initial foray into cryptocurrency was not a retail-acceptance or legal-tender effort but was a state-directed mining plan centered on surplus hydropower. DHI, the business arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan, has been identified as the body behind the country's Bitcoin mining operations, with further public comments linking the commencement of that activity to 2019-2020. Later, it expanded materially through a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dhi.bt/newsroom/news/69455944151590a78f28ad59?">formal partnership</a> with Bitdeer (BTDR).By September 2024, Arkham reports indicate that it had identified Bhutan as holding just over 13,000 BTC, with the accumulation resulting from government-funded mining activities rather than seizures.&nbsp;At the time of writing,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin</a> was trading at $71,311.47, down over 4% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around BTC remained in the ‘bullish’ zone, as chatter levels remained at ‘normal’ over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_18_at_1_42_16_PM_png_3e0a3cab78.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-18 at 1.42.16 PM.png" width="570" height="62"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 18 as of 1:42 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The transfers came as Bitcoin prices pulled back sharply, dropping below $72,000 on Wednesday after logging eight consecutive days of gains. Glassnode data showed this was the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-falls-below-72-000-after-rare-eight-day-rally-ends/cZ37WnXRIgr">first such streak</a> in more than two years, with the last occurring in October 2023.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/eric-trump-says-abtc-has-more-bitcoin-than-glxy/cZ371mWRIgD">Eric Trump Says ABTC Has More Bitcoin Than GLXY – Stock Still Falls Amid Bitcoin’s Decline</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bhutan Logs $72 Million BTC Outflow Amid Year Long Inflow Drought 

Bhutan reportedly holds Bitcoin valued between $600 million and $1.3 billion, making 30% to 40% of its GDP.

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