Altcoin Liquidity Dries Up 80% as Risk Stays Concentrated in Bitcoin

Altcoin spot volume has collapsed 80% since October 2025. With macro tighter, BTC near $70.4K, and “alt season” odds at 9%, rotation looks narrow and thesis-driven.

Bitcoin Reclaims $71K as Bessent Weighs Iran Oil Waivers and a New SPR Draw

Bitcoin bounced above $71K as U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent floated easing Iran oil sanctions and tapping the SPR, with Brent at $119 and Hormuz risks reshaping crypto’s macro linkages.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Log $219.2M Outflows, Halting Week-Long Inflow Run

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw $219.2M in net outflows on Mar. 18, ending a week of inflows. Here’s why one red day can reset positioning, liquidity, and sentiment in crypto ETFs.

Ramaswamy’s Strive Buys 317 BTC, Joins Top 10 Treasuries Despite $393.6M Q4 Loss

Strive acquired 317 BTC and moved into the top 10 public bitcoin treasuries as Q4 showed a $393.6M net loss tied to fair‑value markdowns. Why that trade-off can still be strategic.

DDC Buys 200 BTC, Underscoring Corporate Treasury Dip-Buying Even After Missed Goals

DDC added 200 bitcoin during market softness, continuing its BTC buildup despite not meeting earlier, more ambitious accumulation plans—signaling steady corporate dip-buying.

The Daily: Bitcoin OG sells $72M in BTC as another whale scoops $111M in ETH, XRP treasury firm Evernorth files to go public, and more

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Morgan Stanley sets NYSE Arca listing and ‘MSBT’ ticker for its spot bitcoin trust

Morgan Stanley’s amended S-1 confirms the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust will list on NYSE Arca with ticker MSBT. What the ticker reveal signals for timing, flows, and market structure.

Why Bitcoin Is Lagging Global M2: QT, Real Rates, and the Energy Squeeze

Global M2 is up ~12% since mid-2025, yet Bitcoin is down ~35%. Tight Fed policy, higher fuel costs, and risk aversion explain the gap—and what could close it.

Morgan Stanley Locks In MSBT Ticker for NYSE Arca Bitcoin ETF, Adds Fidelity to Custody Stack

Morgan Stanley updates its Bitcoin ETF S-1: MSBT ticker on NYSE Arca, Fidelity joins BNY Mellon and Coinbase Custody, plus a six-month fee waiver on the first $5B in assets.

Crypto Sentiment Snaps Back to Extreme Fear as Bitcoin Slides Under $69K After $75K Fakeout

Bitcoin fell back to ~$69K after a brief push above $75K, flipping the Fear & Greed Index to Extreme Fear. Prediction markets lean toward a rebound to Neutral before deeper capitulation.