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According to CoinDesk, on-chain data shows that Tether recently transferred 951 BTC to its Bitcoin reserve address—worth approximately $70 million at the time—bringing its total holdings to 97,141 BTC, valued at roughly $7.16 billion. The relevant address is labeled “Tether: BTC Reserve” and matches the address previously confirmed by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino. This latest acquisition continues Tether’s allocation strategy, initiated in 2023, of allocating up to 15% of its realized operating profits into Bitcoin.
According to CoinDesk, in Q1 2026, the Ethereum-to-Bitcoin price ratio (ETH/BTC) rebounded to 0.0313—the highest level in three months—indicating an overall recovery in the crypto market. The Ethereum network added 284,000 new users, an 82% year-on-year increase; transaction volume rose to 200.4 million; and stablecoin supply surpassed $180 billion, accounting for approximately 60% of the global market. Analysts noted that if the ETH/BTC ratio closes weekly above 0.035, it would signal sustained capital inflows into Ethereum and other high-risk assets. Currently, ETH’s price remains down more than 50% from its 52-week high. Bitcoin’s price has held above $74,000, and total inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have exceeded $56 billion, providing long-term market support.
According to CoinDesk, against the backdrop of the ongoing U.S.-Iran geopolitical conflict—now lasting approximately six weeks—the Bitcoin market is clearly bifurcating into two camps: “passive buyers,” represented by Strategy and spot ETFs, continue accumulating BTC, while whales, mining companies, and certain sovereign holders are shifting toward selling. The selling pressure is evident: whale addresses holding 1,000–10,000 BTC have shifted from net buying to substantial net selling, with their year-to-date holdings changing from roughly +200,000 BTC to –188,000 BTC; publicly listed mining firms, under mounting cost pressures, have also concentrated their selling—offloading over 19,000 BTC in a single week. Additionally, sovereign holders such as Bhutan have sold approximately 70% of their Bitcoin reserves since October 2024. Analysis suggests that although market sentiment briefly plunged into the “extreme fear” zone, Bitcoin’s price has remained range-bound between $65,000 and $73,000, indicating that this “floor” is primarily propped up by a narrow base of institutional buying. Currently, the buyer base continues to contract, and the market’s next directional move will hinge on whether institutional inflows can sustain momentum and break through key resistance levels.
According to CoinDesk, as market sentiment improves, the Bitcoin options market is undergoing a notable shift: the $80,000 call option on Deribit has become the most actively traded, with open interest exceeding $1.6 billion—surpassing the previously dominant $60,000 put option (which held approximately $1.41 billion in open interest). Analysts suggest that the recent temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has driven oil prices lower, easing inflation expectations and potentially strengthening market anticipation of Federal Reserve rate cuts—thereby benefiting risk assets including Bitcoin. Additionally, asset management firm 21Shares stated that, against the backdrop of sustained ETF inflows and rising institutional holdings, Bitcoin could potentially reach $100,000 by the end of Q2—if geopolitical tensions ease further and the regulatory environment improves. However, risks remain: the current ceasefire is fragile, and any escalation in Middle Eastern conflict could trigger a rebound in oil prices, dampening market risk appetite and thereby capping Bitcoin’s upside potential.
According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin is currently trading at approximately $71,200, while Ethereum trades at $2,185; the broader market remains range-bound. Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone warned that if Bitcoin fails to reclaim $75,000, it risks falling as low as $10,000; conversely, Fundstrat founder Tom Lee believes the market bottom has already been established. In derivatives markets, Bitcoin futures open interest rose to 726,000 BTC, with the 24-hour Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) remaining positive for two consecutive days and funding rates slightly above zero—indicating an overall bullish bias. In contrast, CVD and funding rates for ETH, XRP, and Solana are marginally negative. The volatility index continues to decline, with the market anticipating price swings of only about 2.5% around Friday’s inflation data release. Among altcoins, MANA and AERO each rose roughly 6%; however, MANA’s gain coincided with a 25% surge in open interest, suggesting leveraged trading drove much of the move. Market participants are closely watching whether Bitcoin can decisively break above and hold $75,000—if achieved, it could trigger capital rotation into oversold altcoin sectors.
According to CoinDesk, the U.S. March CPI data will be released on Friday. Markets expect the annual growth rate to jump from 2.4% in February to 3.4%, yet Bitcoin markets have reacted calmly. The options market currently prices in only about a 2.5% volatility range, and the BVIV Index (30-day implied volatility) has fallen to 46.5%, its lowest level since January 31. Traders broadly view this release as non-eventful. This CPI report is drawing heightened attention primarily due to energy shocks triggered by the Iran conflict—U.S. gasoline prices surged above $4 per gallon in March, the first time since August 2022. Multiple analysts note that softer-than-expected data could revive rate-cut expectations, while hotter data would reinforce the “higher-for-longer” interest-rate narrative—exerting an asymmetric impact on crypto markets.
According to CoinDesk, Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF, the “Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust,” saw active trading on its first day, with over 1.6 million shares traded and approximately $34 million in net inflows. Coinbase serves as the cold-storage custodian for the fund, while BNY Mellon handles cash management, administrative, and transfer functions. The fund’s expense ratio is 0.14%.