The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Analysts acknowledged that Bitcoin would likely face pressure if the Fed hikes rates, but they highlighted the asset’s recent resilience.
March 20, 2026, 4:54 pmThe CFTC has clarified that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and payment stablecoins can be used as margin collateral in derivatives markets.
March 20, 2026, 4:52 pm
The global crypto market is starting to stabilize after a sharp sell-off as Bitcoin tries to settle near $70,000. However, positioning across derivatives and macro markets suggests that traders are far from confident about what comes next. The Fear and Greed index shows that investors are still seeing “Fear” in the market.
In the latest Cointelegraph interview, professional trader Alessio Rastani warns that Bitcoin could fall below $60,000 before a meaningful bottom forms.
A 70% oil spike could nearly double US inflation, slash rate-cut hopes, and deepen downside risks for Bitcoin prices in the coming months.
While the broader market is divided between whether Bitcoin is in a bullish or bearish phase, core Bitcoiners are engaged in a different argument as different ideologies conflict to control the development and primary use cases of the OG crypto.
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Bitcoin’s quantum risk is real, but the network is not sleepwalking into it. That is the core conclusion of a March 19 research note from Galaxy Digital, which argues that while a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could one day threaten exposed Bitcoin wallets, developers are already doing substantial work on mitigation and migration.
Bitcoin shows coordinated accumulation as large holders and institutions steadily absorb supply, shifting market dynamics toward stronger hands and reduced downside pressure.
The Bitcoin price has broken below a legendary support level that had stood strong for 14 years, marking a major moment for the cryptocurrency. Market expert Crypto Tice has released a new analysis detailing the significance of this breach, warning of potential risks and a possible price shift.
For now, surging oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions are driving inflation fears and weakening traditional safe-haven assets.
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